Nummular Eczema (Discoid Eczema)
SYMPTOMS—
- Itchy ,circular or oval lesions with papulo-vesicles
- Itchy ,circular or oval lesions with papules scales on an erythematous base
- Common in older age group
- Affects the hands ,feet,legs , thighs and trunk,face(rare)
- Chronic, recurrent lesions
CAUSES/AGGRAVATING FACTORS—
- Soaps
- Cold season
- Topical medicaments
- Emotional stress
- Alcohol.

TREATMENT—
- Avoidance of contact with irritants
- Liberal use of emollients
- Topical steroids
- Systemic steroids and antihistamines may be required in resistant cases.