Nummular Dermatitis

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Nummular dermatitis, also called discoid eczema or nummular eczema, is a pruritic eczematous dermatosis characterized by multiple coin-shaped lesions. This chronic inflammatory skin disease commonly involves the extremities and, less commonly, the trunk. Nummular dermatitis is regarded as a distinctive form of endogenous or idiopathic eczema, although some experts suggest it should be classified as a subtype of atopic dermatitis. The prognosis of this condition is excellent. Most cases can be treated successfully with conservative measures and topical corticosteroids, and most patients will eventually achieve remission.