And nummular eczema is characterized by itchy, round patches that commonly form on the arms and legs. Depending on the type of eczema you have, you may have different triggers that cause flare ups.

Case 4. A 72-year-old Italian presented a generalized nummular eczema especially severe over the legs and arms and moderately severe over the abdomen and the buttocks. He was placed on 4 mg.

Atopic dermatitis is one of the most common types of eczema. Signs may include inflamed skin, rash, itchiness and excessive dryness. It may also include bumps and swollen skin that may ooze. It ...

The primary symptom of papular eczema is a skin rash made of small lumps and bumps that resemble acne. The rash can appear anywhere on your body but is most likely to appear on your stomach, arms ...

On examination, numerous oval, pink and violaceous, fine, scaly papules and plaques on the back were seen, that extended to the proximal arms and thighs. He was not on any medications and had no ...

Untreated dry skin can develop into a type of eczema called nummular dermatitis, another version of the dry-skin eczema often seen on older people’s legs. This itchy condition can predispose ...

If the patient has reported a history of steroid use, the first treatment step should be to discontinue the medication's use immediately. However, the patient should be aware that this may result ...

If you suffer from frequent eczema flare-ups, there could be more environmental factors (both indoor and outdoor) at play than you realize. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, can cause a ...

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronically relapsing eczematous disease, more common in infants and children than in adults and very rare after midlife. The diagnosis of AD is not always easy in ...