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• #1

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema. It can affect any part of the body, although it does not usually affect the face or scalp. […] The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm. […] You may just have 1 patch of discoid eczema, but most people get several patches. The skin between the patches is often dry. […] Patches of discoid eczema can sometimes become infected. Signs of an infection can include: the patches oozing a lot of fluid, a yellow crust developing over the patches, the skin around the patches becoming hot, swollen and tender or painful, feeling sick, feeling hot or shivery, feeling unwell.

• #2

  https://111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/e/article/eczema(discoid)

  Discoid eczema, also known as nummular or discoid dermatitis, is a long-term (chronic) skin condition that causes skin to become itchy, swollen and cracked in circular or oval patches. […] Without treatment, discoid eczema can last for weeks, months or even years. It may also keep coming back often in the same area that was affected previously. […] Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema. It can affect any part of the body, although it does not usually affect the face or scalp. […] The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm.

• #3 7 types of eczema: Symptoms, causes, and pictures

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322435

  Discoid eczema, or nummular eczema, is recognizable on light skin tones due to the disc-shaped patches of itchy, red, cracked, and swollen skin that it causes. On dark skin tones, a person may see brown patches. […] Discoid eczema most commonly develops in men after 50 years of age and before 30 years old in women. […] As with other types of eczema, the causes of discoid eczema are not fully understood. However, known triggers and risk factors include: dry skin, skin injuries, such as friction or burns, insect bites, poor blood flow, cold climate, bacterial skin infections, certain medications, sensitivity to metals and formaldehyde, atopic dermatitis.

• #4 Discoid eczema – What triggers it and how it can be relieved

  https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/skin/eczema/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema is estimated to affect 1 in every 500 and typically appears between the ages of 50 and 70.1 […] This form of eczema is chronic and sometimes considered one of the trickier types of eczema to treat as it is difficult to determine its causal factors, and it is often confused with other skin infections such as ringworm. […] The condition gets its name from the coin shaped rash that often appears as its most prominent symptom. This rash usually occurs in the legs and is more often seen in middle-aged men, although younger women in their earlier twenties have been known to contract the affliction. […] The symptoms of discoid eczema often get misdiagnosed, with the commonplace circular lesions usually being mistaken for ringworm. […] It is important to be familiar with these symptoms in order to achieve a quicker diagnosis, giving you a better chance of catching the affliction in the early stages and taking preventative measures to boost your recovery time.

• #5 Discoid Eczema: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.health.com/discoid-eczema-8630291

  Discoid eczema symptoms can vary in severity depending on the underlying cause and individual case. Some people have chronic itchy, rashes, while others go through periods of active symptoms and remission. […] Though individual cases vary, the rashes that form due to discoid eczema have a distinctive round shape. This disease goes through periods of activity, which can last from several weeks to months, as well as periods of remission (recovery). Discoid eczema typically has several phases, though certain symptoms may persist between flare-ups. It most often appears on the legs, arms, or tops of the hands. […] Small, itchy bumps, or papules, are the first sign of discoid eczema. These are often accompanied by small blisters, fluid-filled sacs on the skin. The papules release fluid and start to form a crust.

• #6 Eczema Healing Stages: Signs and How to Reduce Flare-Ups

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/eczema/eczema-healing-stages

  Eczema symptoms may go through acute, subacute, and chronic stages. Reduced discoloration, skin crusting, and scaling can be signs of healing, but it may depend on the type of eczema and your particular case. […] Eczema can go through different stages, whether the rash is healing. Technically, acute, subacute, and chronic stages refer to changes in eczema symptoms rather than healing phases. […] When an eczema flare-up begins, your skin may be itchy and warm to the touch. It’s also possible to experience oozing and swelling in the affected areas. This is often called the acute stage. […] When entering the subacute stage, you’ll likely experience the same symptoms of acute eczema. Also, your skin may feel uncomfortably dry, scaly, cracked, and crusty. […] Finally, you may notice that your skin appears hyperpigmented, in which an area is darker than the surrounding skin, and thickened during the chronic eczema stage. This is often the result of rubbing and scratching your skin. At this point, you may experience reduced or increased itchiness and pain.

• #7 Azthena logo with the word Azthena

  https://www.news-medical.net/health/Nummular-Dermatitis-Symptoms-and-Diagnosis.aspx

  The first sign of nummular dermatitis is typically a small group of itchy, red bumps on the skin that resemble a common rash or insect bite. As the disorder develops, the spots rapidly merge together to form large patches of itchy, dry and crusty skin which can range from a few millimeters in size to several centimeters. […] Areas of the body most commonly affected by nummular dermatitis are the torso, arms and legs. However, it is possible for the lesions to develop nearly anywhere in the body, with some slightly less-common areas including the hands, feet and scalp. […] Usually only one area of the body will develop patches of nummular dermatitis at any one time, however in some cases several patches in different areas may be present simultaneously.

• #8 Discoid Eczema: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.health.com/discoid-eczema-8630291

  Discoid eczema symptoms can vary in severity depending on the underlying cause and individual case. Some people have chronic itchy, rashes, while others go through periods of active symptoms and remission. […] Though individual cases vary, the rashes that form due to discoid eczema have a distinctive round shape. This disease goes through periods of activity, which can last from several weeks to months, as well as periods of remission (recovery). Discoid eczema typically has several phases, though certain symptoms may persist between flare-ups. It most often appears on the legs, arms, or tops of the hands. […] Small, itchy bumps, or papules, are the first sign of discoid eczema. These are often accompanied by small blisters, fluid-filled sacs on the skin. The papules release fluid and start to form a crust.

• #9 Discoid eczema | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema. […] The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small red spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger pink, red or brown patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm. […] Patches of discoid eczema can last for weeks, months or even years if not treated, and they can keep recurring often in the same area that was affected previously. […] Occasionally, areas of skin affected by discoid eczema can be left permanently discoloured after the condition has cleared up.

• #10 Discoid eczema | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/discoid-eczema

  Discoid eczema, also known as nummular or discoid dermatitis, is a long-term skin condition. It causes skin to become itchy, reddened, swollen and cracked in circular or oval patches. […] Circular or oval patches of eczema can affect any part of the body, although they don’t usually affect the face or scalp. They start as a group of small red spots or bumps on the skin which join up to form larger pink, red or brown patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] At first, these patches of eczema are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. […] The patches also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm.

• #11

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema. It can affect any part of the body, although it does not usually affect the face or scalp. […] The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm. […] You may just have 1 patch of discoid eczema, but most people get several patches. The skin between the patches is often dry. […] Patches of discoid eczema can sometimes become infected. Signs of an infection can include: the patches oozing a lot of fluid, a yellow crust developing over the patches, the skin around the patches becoming hot, swollen and tender or painful, feeling sick, feeling hot or shivery, feeling unwell.

• #12 Eczema Healing Stages: Signs and How to Reduce Flare-Ups

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/eczema/eczema-healing-stages

  Your eczema symptoms may change during the subacute stage due to your inflammatory response going down. […] Your eczema rash is probably still dry and itchy, but your skin may start to change. You may begin to experience skin flaking, crusting, or scaling. […] Lichenification is a hallmark sign of the chronic stage of eczema, and its presence is one criterion doctors use for diagnosing eczema. […] Lichenification means the skin becomes thickened at the rash site. […] You may notice your skin lines looking deeper and more marked than before the rash appeared. However, the skin isn’t necessarily discolored, raised, or bumpy. […] At the chronic eczema stage, you may experience some hyperpigmentation or changes in skin tone, but no swelling or blisters are present in most cases. […] Some people may experience signs of different stages at the same time. For example, you might have signs of acute eczema on your arm while having symptoms of chronic eczema on your legs. […] Chronic eczema generally will not manifest with swelling and blisters, which are more typical of acute stages.

• #13 Eczema: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Management Tips | Max Hospital

  https://www.maxhealthcare.in/blogs/eczema-types-causes-and-symptoms

  Chronic scratching or rubbing of the skin can lead to thickened, leathery patches of skin known as lichenification. […] Scratching or open sores caused by eczema can increase the risk of bacterial, viral, or fungal infections of the skin. […] It’s important to note that eczema symptoms can fluctuate over time, with periods of flare-ups and remission.

• #14

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema. It can affect any part of the body, although it does not usually affect the face or scalp. […] The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm. […] You may just have 1 patch of discoid eczema, but most people get several patches. The skin between the patches is often dry. […] Patches of discoid eczema can sometimes become infected. Signs of an infection can include: the patches oozing a lot of fluid, a yellow crust developing over the patches, the skin around the patches becoming hot, swollen and tender or painful, feeling sick, feeling hot or shivery, feeling unwell.

• #15 Eczema types: Nummular eczema signs & symptoms

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/types/nummular-dermatitis/symptoms

  The spots can be intensely itchy. This itch tends to worsen when you relax or try to sleep. Some people say the skin with nummular eczema burns or stings. The skin between the spots is often extremely dry. […] Scratching the intensely itchy spots can cause raw, open skin. If germs from your hands spread to the open and raw skin, you may develop an infection. Signs of an infection include yellow or golden crusts on the spots of nummular eczema. […] As the spots start to clear, they flatten out. The center of the spot may clear first, as shown here. […] After a spot clears, you may see a flat spot of discolored skin. The flat spot that appears when nummular eczema clears is a skin reaction. Its not nummular eczema. Most people who develop skin discoloration have darker skin tones. […] Some people continue to get nummular eczema. When this happens, new spots may appear as older ones clear or time may pass before the next flare-up. If flare-ups continue, you tend to see large, raised patches instead of coin-shaped spots.

• #16 Discoid eczema: Treatment, causes, and symptoms

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182794

  Discoid eczema may cause round or oval plaques consisting of small raised spots and skin scaling. The patches are generally 2 to 10 centimeters in diameter, and a person may have between one and 50 of them. […] The affected areas will appear discolored and have well-defined edges. On top of the coin-shaped plaques, there may be small scales or crusts. […] The affected areas are extremely itchy, especially at night, and they may burn or sting. […] Constant scratching and rubbing can lead to a process of lichenification, in which the epidermis, or outer layer of skin, becomes overgrown. This causes the skin to thicken and exaggerated skin markings to appear. […] If the skin barrier breaks, there is a risk of infection. A viral or bacterial infection may cause weeping sores.

• #17 Discoid eczema – BAD Patient Hub

  https://www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk/condition/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema is a distinctive type of eczema. It differs from other types of eczema in that it has characteristic round or oval red patches of inflamed skin. […] The typical lesions of discoid eczema are coin-shaped red patches of skin which are extremely itchy. These irritated areas can appear on the arms, legs and other parts of the body. […] These patches spread on the skin gradually over weeks to months. Most patches are between 1-3 cm in diameter, although they can be larger. […] Each patch begins as a small group of red spots and tiny bumps or blisters, which cluster together and grow rapidly into a red, swollen, round patch which often weeps or develops a crusted surface. […] If untreated, discoid eczema may persist for months or years, often worsening and seemingly improving. It may come back (recur) at the same sites each time. […] Patches may disappear without a trace, though in people with darker skin, light or dark marks may persist for months after the condition has cleared.

• #18 Discoid eczema: Treatment, causes, and symptoms

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182794

  Discoid eczema may cause round or oval plaques consisting of small raised spots and skin scaling. The patches are generally 2 to 10 centimeters in diameter, and a person may have between one and 50 of them. […] The affected areas will appear discolored and have well-defined edges. On top of the coin-shaped plaques, there may be small scales or crusts. […] The affected areas are extremely itchy, especially at night, and they may burn or sting. […] Constant scratching and rubbing can lead to a process of lichenification, in which the epidermis, or outer layer of skin, becomes overgrown. This causes the skin to thicken and exaggerated skin markings to appear. […] If the skin barrier breaks, there is a risk of infection. A viral or bacterial infection may cause weeping sores.

• #19

  https://grahamsnatural.co.uk/blogs/news/understanding-discoid-eczema?srsltid=AfmBOoqakihB3-_6qpmSg_-AUO5laD_hzMVtZ4mxv5nHoKgpJl7Lte4R

  Discoid eczema presents several characteristic symptoms: […] The primary symptom of discoid eczema is the presence of coin-shaped patches on the skin. These patches can be red, inflamed, and scaly, with well-defined edges. […] The affected areas often become intensely itchy, leading to scratching and potential skin damage. Scratching can further exacerbate the inflammation and increase the risk of infection. […] Discoid eczema causes the skin to become dry, flaky, and rough. It may also develop cracks or blisters, which can be painful. […] In some cases, the affected patches may appear darker or lighter than the surrounding skin. This discoloration is more noticeable in individuals with darker skin tones. […] Discoid eczema is a chronic condition that tends to persist over time. The plaques may come and go, with periods of remission and flare-ups. Recurrence of discoid eczema can occur intermittently throughout an individual’s life.

• #20 Discoid eczema: Treatment, causes, and symptoms

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/182794

  Discoid eczema may cause round or oval plaques consisting of small raised spots and skin scaling. The patches are generally 2 to 10 centimeters in diameter, and a person may have between one and 50 of them. […] The affected areas will appear discolored and have well-defined edges. On top of the coin-shaped plaques, there may be small scales or crusts. […] The affected areas are extremely itchy, especially at night, and they may burn or sting. […] Constant scratching and rubbing can lead to a process of lichenification, in which the epidermis, or outer layer of skin, becomes overgrown. This causes the skin to thicken and exaggerated skin markings to appear. […] If the skin barrier breaks, there is a risk of infection. A viral or bacterial infection may cause weeping sores.

• #21 Discoid eczema – BAD Patient Hub

  https://www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk/condition/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema is a distinctive type of eczema. It differs from other types of eczema in that it has characteristic round or oval red patches of inflamed skin. […] The typical lesions of discoid eczema are coin-shaped red patches of skin which are extremely itchy. These irritated areas can appear on the arms, legs and other parts of the body. […] These patches spread on the skin gradually over weeks to months. Most patches are between 1-3 cm in diameter, although they can be larger. […] Each patch begins as a small group of red spots and tiny bumps or blisters, which cluster together and grow rapidly into a red, swollen, round patch which often weeps or develops a crusted surface. […] If untreated, discoid eczema may persist for months or years, often worsening and seemingly improving. It may come back (recur) at the same sites each time. […] Patches may disappear without a trace, though in people with darker skin, light or dark marks may persist for months after the condition has cleared.

• #22 Discoid eczema. Discoid eczema

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/discoid-eczema

  Discoid eczema usually affects the limbs, particularly the legs, but the rash may be widespread. […] Individual plaques are well circumscribed, mostly 13 cm in diameter, and inflamed. The majority of patches are round or oval. The plaques are usually very itchy. The skin between the patches is usually dry and irritable. […] Severe discoid eczema may generalise, with numerous small to large itchy plaques appearing all over the body due to an autoeczematisation reaction. […] Patches may clear up without leaving a sign. In dark skin, marks may persist for months as dark brown postinflammatory hyperpigmentation or pale postinflammatory hypopigmentation. […] Discoid eczema tends to be a chronic condition that often relapses especially in cold winter months. Many cases do eventually resolve.

• #23 Eczema: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/eczema/atopic-dermatitis-eczema

  Eczema looks different for everyone. And your flare-ups wont always happen in the same area. […] No matter which part of your skin eczema affects, it’s almost always itchy. The itching sometimes starts before the rash. Your skin may also be: Red, Dry and cracked, Itchy, Swollen with a rash (color varies depending on skin color), Bumpy (on brown or Black skin), Thick and leathery, Oozing and crusting, Raw from scratching. […] One of the first signs of eczema is a rash that looks different on different individuals. For those with darker skin, the rash can be purple, brown, or gray. If you have a light skin tone, the rash can look pink, red, or purple. […] In infants, the itchy rash can lead to an oozing, crusting condition, mainly on the face and scalp. It can also appear on their arms, legs, back, and chest. Newborn babies can show symptoms within the first few weeks or months after birth.

• #24 Discoid Eczema: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.health.com/discoid-eczema-8630291

  After crusting over, the papules join together to form plaques raised discolored areas of irritated skin. Round or oval in shape, these can range from less than 0.5 inches to four inches in diameter. If you have darker pigmentation, the plaques are brown. If you have lighter pigmentation, they’re red or pink. […] These plaques cause severe itching, which can worsen at night or when you’re trying to sleep or relax. Affected areas may burn or sting. Wider patches of dry skin can develop between the growths. […] The circular plaques flatten as they subside, and the centers clear up first. When gone completely, there may be a flat spot of different-colored skin, something more common if you have darker pigmentation. Repeated flare-ups can cause raised areas of discolored skin.

• #25 Discoid eczema. Discoid eczema

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/discoid-eczema

  Discoid eczema usually affects the limbs, particularly the legs, but the rash may be widespread. […] Individual plaques are well circumscribed, mostly 13 cm in diameter, and inflamed. The majority of patches are round or oval. The plaques are usually very itchy. The skin between the patches is usually dry and irritable. […] Severe discoid eczema may generalise, with numerous small to large itchy plaques appearing all over the body due to an autoeczematisation reaction. […] Patches may clear up without leaving a sign. In dark skin, marks may persist for months as dark brown postinflammatory hyperpigmentation or pale postinflammatory hypopigmentation. […] Discoid eczema tends to be a chronic condition that often relapses especially in cold winter months. Many cases do eventually resolve.

• #26 Nummular Eczema Symptoms and Treatment

  https://www.wederm.com/patient-library/nummular-eczema/

  Nummular eczema, also called discoid eczema or nummular dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that causes an itchy, red, circular rash. […] The first signs of nummular eczema are tiny bumps and blister-like sores that may burn, sting and itch intensely. The bumps ooze a clear fluid, crust over, and join others to form larger, slightly raised round or oval lesions. The lesions range in size from 1 to 4 inches across and have clearly defined edges. It’s possible to have as many as 50 nummular eczema lesions at a time. […] Lesions most often appear on the forearms, legs or backs of the hands, and they affect both sides of the body. They’re pink or red in people with lighter skin and brown or lighter than the natural skin color in people with darker skin. The skin between the lesions is usually very dry.

• #27 Discoid Eczema (Nummular): Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor

  https://patient.info/doctor/discoid-nummular-eczema

  There are characteristic round or oval erythematous plaques. They are most often on the extremities, especially the legs. However, they may occur anywhere on the trunk, hands, or feet. The face and scalp are not involved. Lesions are often symmetrical. […] The lesions start as erythematous or violaceous papules or vesicles. They coalesce to form confluent plaques. […] Erosions may appear over the lesions due to excoriation, as itch is intense. […] Early lesions, especially vesicles, often have staphylococcal infection, which produces a yellowish crust. Gross infection, with cellulitis surrounding the plaques, requires oral antibiotics. […] After a few days, plaques become dry, scaly and more violaceous, particularly when below the knee. The lesions then flatten to macules, usually with brown hyperpigmentation from the inflammation. It gradually lightens but the pigment may never completely fade, particularly below the knee.

• #28

  https://grahamsnatural.co.uk/blogs/news/understanding-discoid-eczema?srsltid=AfmBOoqakihB3-_6qpmSg_-AUO5laD_hzMVtZ4mxv5nHoKgpJl7Lte4R

  Discoid eczema presents several characteristic symptoms: […] The primary symptom of discoid eczema is the presence of coin-shaped patches on the skin. These patches can be red, inflamed, and scaly, with well-defined edges. […] The affected areas often become intensely itchy, leading to scratching and potential skin damage. Scratching can further exacerbate the inflammation and increase the risk of infection. […] Discoid eczema causes the skin to become dry, flaky, and rough. It may also develop cracks or blisters, which can be painful. […] In some cases, the affected patches may appear darker or lighter than the surrounding skin. This discoloration is more noticeable in individuals with darker skin tones. […] Discoid eczema is a chronic condition that tends to persist over time. The plaques may come and go, with periods of remission and flare-ups. Recurrence of discoid eczema can occur intermittently throughout an individual’s life.

• #29 Discoid Eczema (Nummular): Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor

  https://patient.info/doctor/discoid-nummular-eczema

  The condition varies in intensity rather than being constant. […] The eruptions are intensely itchy but they may also burn or sting. Pruritus is always worst at night, almost irrespective of the aetiology. […] There tends to be seasonal variation in intensity. It is worse in cold and dry weather and better in warm and humid conditions. […] It tends to be a chronic and recurrent disease. Attention to features that reduce relapse will make life more tolerable.

• #30

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema. It can affect any part of the body, although it does not usually affect the face or scalp. […] The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm. […] You may just have 1 patch of discoid eczema, but most people get several patches. The skin between the patches is often dry. […] Patches of discoid eczema can sometimes become infected. Signs of an infection can include: the patches oozing a lot of fluid, a yellow crust developing over the patches, the skin around the patches becoming hot, swollen and tender or painful, feeling sick, feeling hot or shivery, feeling unwell.

• #31 Eczema types: Nummular eczema signs & symptoms

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/types/nummular-dermatitis/symptoms

  The spots can be intensely itchy. This itch tends to worsen when you relax or try to sleep. Some people say the skin with nummular eczema burns or stings. The skin between the spots is often extremely dry. […] Scratching the intensely itchy spots can cause raw, open skin. If germs from your hands spread to the open and raw skin, you may develop an infection. Signs of an infection include yellow or golden crusts on the spots of nummular eczema. […] As the spots start to clear, they flatten out. The center of the spot may clear first, as shown here. […] After a spot clears, you may see a flat spot of discolored skin. The flat spot that appears when nummular eczema clears is a skin reaction. Its not nummular eczema. Most people who develop skin discoloration have darker skin tones. […] Some people continue to get nummular eczema. When this happens, new spots may appear as older ones clear or time may pass before the next flare-up. If flare-ups continue, you tend to see large, raised patches instead of coin-shaped spots.

• #32 Discoid eczema – What triggers it and how it can be relieved

  https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/skin/eczema/discoid-eczema/

  Inflammation normally occurs in eczema as the result of an immune response to skin irritants, allergens or invasive pathogens. […] Itchiness often appears during discoid eczema and can be one of the more infuriating symptoms, usually disturbing sleep patterns and placing the sufferer at risk of developing a secondary bacterial infection due to continuous scratching. […] Discoid eczema is synonymous with the red coin-shaped patches that normally form on the legs. These patches can be very uncomfortable, often burning or stinging, and are usually extremely itchy. […] Blisters are formed in the epidermal layers of the skin and commonly contain a clear fluid or occasionally blood or pus. […] Stress is a common psychological response to highly visible skin conditions such as discoid eczema, and can often have a negative effect on a patients confidence and self-esteem, impacting their day to day lives. […] Sleep deprivation can occur during episodes of discoid eczema when symptoms such as stress, itchiness or irritation prevent the sufferer from getting a good night of sleep.

• #33

  https://grahamsnatural.co.uk/blogs/news/understanding-discoid-eczema?srsltid=AfmBOoqakihB3-_6qpmSg_-AUO5laD_hzMVtZ4mxv5nHoKgpJl7Lte4R

  Discoid eczema presents several characteristic symptoms: […] The primary symptom of discoid eczema is the presence of coin-shaped patches on the skin. These patches can be red, inflamed, and scaly, with well-defined edges. […] The affected areas often become intensely itchy, leading to scratching and potential skin damage. Scratching can further exacerbate the inflammation and increase the risk of infection. […] Discoid eczema causes the skin to become dry, flaky, and rough. It may also develop cracks or blisters, which can be painful. […] In some cases, the affected patches may appear darker or lighter than the surrounding skin. This discoloration is more noticeable in individuals with darker skin tones. […] Discoid eczema is a chronic condition that tends to persist over time. The plaques may come and go, with periods of remission and flare-ups. Recurrence of discoid eczema can occur intermittently throughout an individual’s life.

• #34 Discoid eczema | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema. […] The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small red spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger pink, red or brown patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm. […] Patches of discoid eczema can last for weeks, months or even years if not treated, and they can keep recurring often in the same area that was affected previously. […] Occasionally, areas of skin affected by discoid eczema can be left permanently discoloured after the condition has cleared up.

• #35 Discoid eczema | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/discoid-eczema

  You may just have one patch of discoid eczema, but most people get several patches. The skin between the patches is often dry. […] Patches of discoid eczema can sometimes become infected. […] Signs of an infection can include: […] the patches oozing a lot of fluid […] a yellow crust developing over the patches […] the skin around the patches becoming red, hot, swollen, and tender or painful […] feeling sick […] chills […] feeling unwell. […] Without treatment, discoid eczema can last for weeks, months or even years. It may also keep recurring often in the same area that was affected previously. […] Occasionally, areas of skin affected by discoid eczema can be left permanently discoloured after the condition has cleared up.

• #36 Causes and Treatments for Discoid Eczema Patches

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/discoid-eczema-4690542

  Discoid eczema is a chronic condition. Once you’ve developed it, it’s likely to continue to come and go over the course of your lifetime. […] Discoid eczema causes disc-shaped eczema patches that can be inflamed, itchy, scaly, and crusty. The exact cause isn’t known, but discoid eczema is more common in people who have a family history of atopic dermatitis, allergies, and asthma or have one or more of these conditions themselves.

• #37 Discoid Eczema – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

  https://www.eucerin.co.uk/skin-concerns/atopic-dermatitis/discoid-eczema

  Discoid eczema – or nummular dermatitis – is a chronic skin condition that causes itchy skin, as well as the skin to become swollen and cracked in circular or oval patches. […] As discoid eczema is a long term condition, it means it can last for weeks, months or years if it is not treated. It can also reappear after treatment, often in the same area it appeared in previously. […] Discoid eczema, also known as discoid dermatitis or nummular dermatitis, can cause patches of eczema that appear circular or in an oval shape. These patches can also be coin-shaped and sized and often start as mild discoid eczema. […] After a few days, the patches can become raised and develop blisters which then start to ooze, which can become very itchy, cracked, crusty, and infected if not left untreated. Eventually, the patches and surface become scalier with the centres of the patches clear, making the skin dry and flaky. Over time, these patches may reduce or increase in occurrence, usually in the same places as they appeared initially.

• #38 Discoid eczema – National Eczema Society

  https://eczema.org/information-and-advice/types-of-eczema/discoid-eczema/

  With treatment, the condition can improve, although discoid eczema does tend to recur and may leave pale areas (post-inflammatory hypo-pigmentation) and dark areas (hyper-pigmentation) in people with darker skin tones. […] Discoid eczema can remit and relapse and is more likely to return in the colder winter months. […] Yes when patches of affected skin begin to weep and itch, the chances of that site becoming infected with bacteria are high, particularly if scratched. […] If your skin is infected (crusting, oozing and very inflamed), see your healthcare professional to get a specific treatment for this.

• #39 Discoid Eczema (Nummular): Symptoms and Treatment | Doctor

  https://patient.info/doctor/discoid-nummular-eczema

  The condition varies in intensity rather than being constant. […] The eruptions are intensely itchy but they may also burn or sting. Pruritus is always worst at night, almost irrespective of the aetiology. […] There tends to be seasonal variation in intensity. It is worse in cold and dry weather and better in warm and humid conditions. […] It tends to be a chronic and recurrent disease. Attention to features that reduce relapse will make life more tolerable.

• #40 Is Your Skin Rash Nummular Eczema? Here’s How to Tell | SELF

  https://www.self.com/story/nummular-eczema

  Nummular eczema is one of the numerous forms of eczema, which is an umbrella of skin conditions that can cause inflamed, dry, itchy, or scaly skin, as well as uncomfortable or even painful skin rashes. In the case of nummular eczema, the patches usually appear on the legs, forearms, or backs of the hands, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Nummular eczema typically presents as circular itchy patches, which may look pink or red on lighter skin tones and dark brown or gray on deeper skin tones, according to the Skin of Color Society. […] A trigger is anything that causes the ring-shaped discoid eczema rash to appear for the first time or to reappear later in a flare-up. Researchers are still learning about potential triggers and their causes, but below are some known nummular eczema triggers, according to the AAD. (Youll notice most of these are related to dry skin.)

• #41

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema. It can affect any part of the body, although it does not usually affect the face or scalp. […] The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm. […] You may just have 1 patch of discoid eczema, but most people get several patches. The skin between the patches is often dry. […] Patches of discoid eczema can sometimes become infected. Signs of an infection can include: the patches oozing a lot of fluid, a yellow crust developing over the patches, the skin around the patches becoming hot, swollen and tender or painful, feeling sick, feeling hot or shivery, feeling unwell.

• #42 Discoid Eczema – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/eczema/discoid-eczema

  In some cases, discoid eczema can be life threatening if you develop a secondary infection of the skin and surrounding tissues. A widespread infection may develop if not treated promptly. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including: Blackened skin, Change in level of consciousness or alertness, Fainting or change in level of consciousness or lethargy, High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit), Red lines appearing on the skin, especially extending from the affected area. […] The irritation from discoid eczema can lead to a cycle of itching and scratching that can predispose you to infections of the skin. If untreated, these infections may eventually progress to cellulitis, which may rarely lead to serious, even life-threatening complications. […] Left untreated, cellulitis can lead to serious, even life-threatening complications.

• #43 Discoid eczema | nidirect

  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/discoid-eczema

  You may just have one patch of discoid eczema, but most people get several patches. The skin between the patches is often dry. […] Patches of discoid eczema can sometimes become infected. […] Signs of an infection can include: […] the patches oozing a lot of fluid […] a yellow crust developing over the patches […] the skin around the patches becoming red, hot, swollen, and tender or painful […] feeling sick […] chills […] feeling unwell. […] Without treatment, discoid eczema can last for weeks, months or even years. It may also keep recurring often in the same area that was affected previously. […] Occasionally, areas of skin affected by discoid eczema can be left permanently discoloured after the condition has cleared up.

• #44 Nummular Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/nummular-eczema

  Nummular eczema, also known as nummular dermatitis or discoid eczema, is a chronic but treatable condition that causes itchy coin-shaped spots to develop on the skin. […] The most common and noticeable symptom of nummular eczema is a patch of coin-shaped lesions on the body. The lesions frequently develop on the arms or legs but may eventually spread to the torso and hands. They may be brown, pink, red, or purplish, depending on your skin color. […] Symptoms of nummular eczema may include: coin-shaped lesions that are very itchy and burn, lesions that ooze fluid and eventually crust over, scaly or inflamed skin around the lesions. […] Nummular eczema can also lead to a skin infection requiring urgent medical treatment. Symptoms of a skin infection can include: yellow or golden crusts, streaks of red or brown, swelling, pus, pain or tenderness in the affected area.

• #45 Discoid Eczema – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/eczema/discoid-eczema

  In some cases, discoid eczema can be life threatening if you develop a secondary infection of the skin and surrounding tissues. A widespread infection may develop if not treated promptly. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these life-threatening symptoms including: Blackened skin, Change in level of consciousness or alertness, Fainting or change in level of consciousness or lethargy, High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit), Red lines appearing on the skin, especially extending from the affected area. […] The irritation from discoid eczema can lead to a cycle of itching and scratching that can predispose you to infections of the skin. If untreated, these infections may eventually progress to cellulitis, which may rarely lead to serious, even life-threatening complications. […] Left untreated, cellulitis can lead to serious, even life-threatening complications.

• #46 Discoid eczema | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema. […] The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small red spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger pink, red or brown patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm. […] Patches of discoid eczema can last for weeks, months or even years if not treated, and they can keep recurring often in the same area that was affected previously. […] Occasionally, areas of skin affected by discoid eczema can be left permanently discoloured after the condition has cleared up.

• #47 Discoid eczema – National Eczema Society

  https://eczema.org/information-and-advice/types-of-eczema/discoid-eczema/

  With treatment, the condition can improve, although discoid eczema does tend to recur and may leave pale areas (post-inflammatory hypo-pigmentation) and dark areas (hyper-pigmentation) in people with darker skin tones. […] Discoid eczema can remit and relapse and is more likely to return in the colder winter months. […] Yes when patches of affected skin begin to weep and itch, the chances of that site becoming infected with bacteria are high, particularly if scratched. […] If your skin is infected (crusting, oozing and very inflamed), see your healthcare professional to get a specific treatment for this.

• #48 Discoid eczema. Discoid eczema

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/discoid-eczema

  Discoid eczema usually affects the limbs, particularly the legs, but the rash may be widespread. […] Individual plaques are well circumscribed, mostly 13 cm in diameter, and inflamed. The majority of patches are round or oval. The plaques are usually very itchy. The skin between the patches is usually dry and irritable. […] Severe discoid eczema may generalise, with numerous small to large itchy plaques appearing all over the body due to an autoeczematisation reaction. […] Patches may clear up without leaving a sign. In dark skin, marks may persist for months as dark brown postinflammatory hyperpigmentation or pale postinflammatory hypopigmentation. […] Discoid eczema tends to be a chronic condition that often relapses especially in cold winter months. Many cases do eventually resolve.

• #49 Eczema types: Nummular eczema signs & symptoms

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/types/nummular-dermatitis/symptoms

  The spots can be intensely itchy. This itch tends to worsen when you relax or try to sleep. Some people say the skin with nummular eczema burns or stings. The skin between the spots is often extremely dry. […] Scratching the intensely itchy spots can cause raw, open skin. If germs from your hands spread to the open and raw skin, you may develop an infection. Signs of an infection include yellow or golden crusts on the spots of nummular eczema. […] As the spots start to clear, they flatten out. The center of the spot may clear first, as shown here. […] After a spot clears, you may see a flat spot of discolored skin. The flat spot that appears when nummular eczema clears is a skin reaction. Its not nummular eczema. Most people who develop skin discoloration have darker skin tones. […] Some people continue to get nummular eczema. When this happens, new spots may appear as older ones clear or time may pass before the next flare-up. If flare-ups continue, you tend to see large, raised patches instead of coin-shaped spots.

• #50 Discoid Eczema: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.health.com/discoid-eczema-8630291

  After crusting over, the papules join together to form plaques raised discolored areas of irritated skin. Round or oval in shape, these can range from less than 0.5 inches to four inches in diameter. If you have darker pigmentation, the plaques are brown. If you have lighter pigmentation, they’re red or pink. […] These plaques cause severe itching, which can worsen at night or when you’re trying to sleep or relax. Affected areas may burn or sting. Wider patches of dry skin can develop between the growths. […] The circular plaques flatten as they subside, and the centers clear up first. When gone completely, there may be a flat spot of different-colored skin, something more common if you have darker pigmentation. Repeated flare-ups can cause raised areas of discolored skin.

• #51 Nummular Eczema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/nummular-eczema

  When nummular eczema begins to heal, the spots may become flatter. You may also have skin color changes known as postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (skin darkening) or hypopigmentation (skin lightening) around the flat spot. This tends to occur more often in people with skin of color and can last for several months. […] If nummular eczema returns, a new flare-up may show up as a large, raised patch on top of an old, healing spot instead of a coin-shaped lesion. […] With the proper treatment and management, nummular eczema may improve or go away. […] However, it can be a chronic condition in some people, so it may never fully resolve. Some lesions may go away completely, while others may come and go. […] Lesions on the thighs, legs, and feet often take longer to heal and may leave behind darker or lighter spots. It’s best to avoid triggers that make your symptoms worse.

• #52

  https://balmonds.com/blogs/blog/how-do-you-prevent-discoid-eczema

  Discoid eczema is one of many variants of atopic dermatitis (ie eczema), primarily characterised by its distinctive appearance. As its name suggests, discoid eczema appears in disc-shaped patches; its also known as nummular eczema for the same reason, nummular meaning coin-shaped. […] These patches of eczema can be round or oval, and like other types of eczema, tend to feel itchy, dry and sore. Discoid eczema can affect anywhere on the body, although it rarely appears on the face or scalp. Because discoid eczema is a chronic condition, patches are likely to come and go, with the eczema reappearing on the same part of the body each time. Treatment is focused on managing the condition rather than curing it. […] This type of eczema tends to start as small spots, blisters or bumps on the skin; these bumps then expand outwards into circular patches of dry, inflamed skin. Often, the centre of a patch can clear up as the affected area expands, and its the outer edge that are most inflamed, itchy and sore. The intense itching often gets worse at night. Affected patches tend to be differently coloured compared to surrounding skin: darker brown, purple, grey, pink or red depending on your usual skin tone. […] Although discoid eczema looks quite distinctive, it can sometimes be confused with other circular patterned skin conditions, particularly ringworm (which is in fact a fungal infection), so do get a diagnosis from a medical professional before treating it.

• #53 Nummular Eczema vs Ringworm | Differences, Symptoms & Causes

  https://dermatrials.medicine.iu.edu/blogs/difference-between-nummular-eczema-vs-ringworm

  Nummular eczema, also called nummular dermatitis and discoid eczema, is a chronic skin condition. It appears as coin-shaped patches of itchy, inflamed skin. These patches are often dry and scaly, sometimes progressing to weeping eczema. The early stage of nummular eczema includes mild redness and itching, but symptoms worsen without treatment. […] If untreated, nummular eczema may lead to secondary infections due to constant scratching. It can also significantly affect ones quality of life, as the itch-scratch cycle may disrupt sleep and daily activities. […] Nummular eczema symptoms include dry, scaly patches, while ringworm forms rashes with raised, red edges. […] Nummular dermatitis is an inflammatory condition, whereas ringworm is fungal. […] Unlike ringworm, nummular eczema is not contagious.

• #54 Is Your Skin Rash Nummular Eczema? Here’s How to Tell | SELF

  https://www.self.com/story/nummular-eczema

  Nummular eczema can be mistaken for a common infection that appears as a circular, itchy rash: tinea corporis, which is known as ringworm. It tends to present, as the name suggests, like a ring, Dr. Makhzoumi says. The two skin conditions are almost indistinguishable except for one subtle clue. Ringworm bumps are typically flat and have scaling on the border whereas an entire nummular eczema patch can be raised and scaly, Dr. Silverberg says. Further, the center of a ringworm patch may look like your typical skin color rather than red or brown, Dr. Silverberg says. […] About 25% of people with nummular eczema also have allergic contact dermatitis, meaning their skin develops an allergic reaction to a substance. If you can, getting a skin patch test can help identify if youre allergic to anything in particular, so you can avoid those triggers as much as possible.

• #55 Eczema

  https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/eczema/

  Discoid (nummular) eczema is a variant type of eczema characterised by coin-shaped, pruritic, inflamed plaques and multiple erythematous papules. Generally develops in later childhood, and is more common in people with dark skin and males […] Associated with increased persistence and treatment resistance, often requiring extended treatment courses with potent steroids. Differential diagnoses include psoriasis, tinea corporis and impetigo. Bacterial and fungal cultures may be useful to clarify the diagnosis.

• #56 7 types of eczema: Symptoms, causes, and pictures

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322435

  Discoid eczema, or nummular eczema, is recognizable on light skin tones due to the disc-shaped patches of itchy, red, cracked, and swollen skin that it causes. On dark skin tones, a person may see brown patches. […] Discoid eczema most commonly develops in men after 50 years of age and before 30 years old in women. […] As with other types of eczema, the causes of discoid eczema are not fully understood. However, known triggers and risk factors include: dry skin, skin injuries, such as friction or burns, insect bites, poor blood flow, cold climate, bacterial skin infections, certain medications, sensitivity to metals and formaldehyde, atopic dermatitis.

• #57 The 7 Types of Eczema: Symptoms & Treatment – K Health

  https://khealth.com/learn/eczema/types/

  Discoid eczema or nummular eczema, is a chronic medical condition characterized by round or coin-shaped patches of inflamed or blistered skin. […] Discoid eczema can appear anywhere on the body but most often develops on the arms, legs, and torso. […] Symptoms include: Small round, oval, or coin-shaped patches of red skin that merge into larger patches of inflammation […] Patches of skin that ooze fluid or crust over […] Itchy or burning skin […] Scaly or inflamed skin that appears around the blisters […] A ring of discolored skin with a clear center. […] Eczema should not cause fever, malaise, or hot, tender, or painful skin. […] Doctors dont know the specific cause of nummular dermatitis but believe that some factors may contribute to its development. […] They include: Very dry or sensitive skin

• #58 7 types of eczema: Symptoms, causes, and pictures

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322435

  Discoid eczema, or nummular eczema, is recognizable on light skin tones due to the disc-shaped patches of itchy, red, cracked, and swollen skin that it causes. On dark skin tones, a person may see brown patches. […] Discoid eczema most commonly develops in men after 50 years of age and before 30 years old in women. […] As with other types of eczema, the causes of discoid eczema are not fully understood. However, known triggers and risk factors include: dry skin, skin injuries, such as friction or burns, insect bites, poor blood flow, cold climate, bacterial skin infections, certain medications, sensitivity to metals and formaldehyde, atopic dermatitis.

• #59 Eczema: Causes and Treatments | AVEENO®

  https://www.aveeno.co.uk/solutions/eczema

  Discoid eczema a chronic skin condition that causes itchiness, redness, swelling, and cracking in circular or oval patches. Its most common in older men (aged between 50 and 70) and younger women (in their teens to 20s). People who have discoid eczema often also suffer from atopic eczema. […] Discoid eczema flare-ups have also been linked to some medicines, including: […] When it first develops, discoid eczema often appears as a group of small spots or bumps on the skin. Over time, these join to form larger patches of pink or red swollen and itchy skin. On darker skin, these patches can look dark brown and typically appear paler than the surrounding skin.

• #60 Discoid Eczema – Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

  https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/eczema/discoid-eczema

  Discoid eczema, also called nummular eczema or nummular dermatitis, is one of the less common forms of eczema and is characterized by coin-shaped lesions or sores on the skin. The circular shape of these lesions earns this type of eczema the name “discoid” eczema. Lesions typically begin on the lower legs, back surfaces of the hands and elbows. These sores are intensely itchy, tend to recur, and they can vary significantly in number and size. The condition more often affects middle-aged and older males. […] The symptoms of discoid eczema include coin-shaped lesions or sores on the skin that vary significantly in number. The lesions can also vary in size from a few millimeters to centimeters. These lesions are itchy and scaly, and they can ooze fluid, eventually causing the sores to become crusty.

• #61 Discoid eczema – What triggers it and how it can be relieved

  https://www.avogel.co.uk/health/skin/eczema/discoid-eczema/

  Inflammation normally occurs in eczema as the result of an immune response to skin irritants, allergens or invasive pathogens. […] Itchiness often appears during discoid eczema and can be one of the more infuriating symptoms, usually disturbing sleep patterns and placing the sufferer at risk of developing a secondary bacterial infection due to continuous scratching. […] Discoid eczema is synonymous with the red coin-shaped patches that normally form on the legs. These patches can be very uncomfortable, often burning or stinging, and are usually extremely itchy. […] Blisters are formed in the epidermal layers of the skin and commonly contain a clear fluid or occasionally blood or pus. […] Stress is a common psychological response to highly visible skin conditions such as discoid eczema, and can often have a negative effect on a patients confidence and self-esteem, impacting their day to day lives. […] Sleep deprivation can occur during episodes of discoid eczema when symptoms such as stress, itchiness or irritation prevent the sufferer from getting a good night of sleep.

• #62 Nummular Eczema vs Ringworm | Differences, Symptoms & Causes

  https://dermatrials.medicine.iu.edu/blogs/difference-between-nummular-eczema-vs-ringworm

  Nummular eczema, also called nummular dermatitis and discoid eczema, is a chronic skin condition. It appears as coin-shaped patches of itchy, inflamed skin. These patches are often dry and scaly, sometimes progressing to weeping eczema. The early stage of nummular eczema includes mild redness and itching, but symptoms worsen without treatment. […] If untreated, nummular eczema may lead to secondary infections due to constant scratching. It can also significantly affect ones quality of life, as the itch-scratch cycle may disrupt sleep and daily activities. […] Nummular eczema symptoms include dry, scaly patches, while ringworm forms rashes with raised, red edges. […] Nummular dermatitis is an inflammatory condition, whereas ringworm is fungal. […] Unlike ringworm, nummular eczema is not contagious.

• #63 Reddit – The heart of the internet

  https://www.reddit.com/r/eczema/comments/1h12ook/discoid_eczema_w_t_f/

  Who else has discoid eczema? Earlier this year I started getting patches of eczema on my body. […] The coin size patches arent just circular but in noticeable discoloured patches with rough skin within that area only and the eczema within those patches are concentrated. It started on my forearms and now theyve popped up on my abdomen, my right hip area, my armpits, one patch on my labia and Im starting to get it on my shins so its like, spreading? […] I asked him when it started and he said he never had skin issues until this started out of the blue 5 years ago and for him it started slowly with his arms and spread full body gradually. […] Im starting to get a little bit of body dysmorphia too because the patches can be so noticeable sometimes like psoriasis and I have no idea why my skin has just all of a sudden decided to betray me like this. Does anyone have any answers as to how their discoid eczema journey has been for them in terms of progression and what I can expect?

• #64 Discoid Eczema: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.health.com/discoid-eczema-8630291

  Discoid eczema symptoms can vary in severity depending on the underlying cause and individual case. Some people have chronic itchy, rashes, while others go through periods of active symptoms and remission. […] Though individual cases vary, the rashes that form due to discoid eczema have a distinctive round shape. This disease goes through periods of activity, which can last from several weeks to months, as well as periods of remission (recovery). Discoid eczema typically has several phases, though certain symptoms may persist between flare-ups. It most often appears on the legs, arms, or tops of the hands. […] Small, itchy bumps, or papules, are the first sign of discoid eczema. These are often accompanied by small blisters, fluid-filled sacs on the skin. The papules release fluid and start to form a crust.

• #65 Discoid eczema | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/skin-hair-and-nails/discoid-eczema/

  Discoid eczema causes distinctive circular or oval patches of eczema. […] The first sign of discoid eczema is usually a group of small red spots or bumps on the skin. These then quickly join up to form larger pink, red or brown patches that can range from a few millimetres to several centimetres in size. […] Initially, these patches are often swollen, blistered (covered with small fluid-filled pockets) and ooze fluid. They also tend to be very itchy, particularly at night. […] Over time, the patches may become dry, crusty, cracked and flaky. The centre of the patch also sometimes clears, leaving a ring of discoloured skin that can be mistaken for ringworm. […] Patches of discoid eczema can last for weeks, months or even years if not treated, and they can keep recurring often in the same area that was affected previously. […] Occasionally, areas of skin affected by discoid eczema can be left permanently discoloured after the condition has cleared up.

• #66

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/discoid-eczema/treatment/

  There’s no simple cure for discoid eczema, but medicines can help to ease the symptoms. […] There are also some things you can do yourself that may help to control symptoms of discoid eczema, such as: […] See a GP if you think your skin is infected. For example, if there’s excessive weeping or tenderness in the patches of eczema. […] To treat the patches of discoid eczema, a GP may prescribe a topical corticosteroid, which you apply directly to your skin, to reduce inflammation. […] Discoid eczema usually needs a stronger type of corticosteroid than other types of eczema. […] Antihistamines may be prescribed during flare-ups of discoid eczema to cope with the symptom of itching, particularly if it’s interfering with your sleep. However, they will not treat the damaged skin.

• #67 Nummular Dermatitis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK565878/

  Recognized as discoid eczema or nummular eczema, nummular dermatitis manifests as pruritic, coin-shaped lesions, commonly affecting the extremities and occasionally the trunk. […] 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. […] Nummular dermatitis often follows a chronic course characterized by relapses and remissions over months to years.

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