Dermatitis (Eczema)Nummular Dermatitis - Overview, Cause |
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Nummular Dermatitis
Overview
The word "nummular" comes from the Latin nummus, meaning coin, and is used to describe a dermititis characterized by round plaques of eczema. Eruptions of nummular dermatitis are often recurrent and chronic and usually appear in people who are in their 60s but can occur at any age.
Cause
The cause of nummular dermatitis is unknown.
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