Nummular Dermatitis
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If you notice rounded, well-defined itchy areas on your skin, one possibility to consider is nummular dermatitis, a type of eczema that forms coin-shaped patches, hence its name. It usually appears on the arms, legs, or trunk.
How it presents: Round, reddened patches with dryness, crusting, or itching, which may persist or recur over time.
Contributing factors: Very dry skin, cold weather, contact irritants, and skin sensitivity favor flare-ups.
Which specialist treats it?: The dermatologist is the one who identifies it and distinguishes it from other similar rashes; in children the pediatric dermatologist is involved, and the general practitioner provides guidance at the first visit. Having the lesions evaluated by a professional helps confirm what it is.
Data on 128 doctors who treat nummular dermatitis
Which specialist treats nummular dermatitis?
Nummular dermatitis should be evaluated by a dermatologist, or by a pediatric dermatologist if the patient is a child. You can book with the right specialist if you notice round, itchy, irritated patches of skin. Dermatology care helps control flare-ups.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in nummular dermatitis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Verónica Carolina Solano Álvarez
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is nummular dermatitis?
If you notice rounded, well-defined itchy areas on your skin, one possibility to consider is nummular dermatitis, a type of eczema that forms coin-shaped patches, hence its name. It usually appears on the arms, legs, or trunk.
Which doctor treats nummular dermatitis?
Nummular dermatitis should be evaluated by a dermatologist, or by a pediatric dermatologist if the patient is a child. You can book with the right specialist if you notice round, itchy, irritated patches of skin. Dermatology care helps control flare-ups.