What About Nummular Dermatitis?

Posted on Sun, 4 Aug 2019

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Question : what about nummular dermatitis?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Characterized by round itchy plaques, upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Nummular dermatitis is a type of eczema characterized by round itchy plaques on the body.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected area so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
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Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 days later)

attached are the pics

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Lichen planus, topical steroid & antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be lichen planus.
It is an immune mediated disorder characterized by itchy violaceous to hyperpigmented papules and plaques.
I would recommend you to apply potent topical steroid like clobetasol propionate cream on the affected areas twice daily and take antihistaminic like tablet cetrizine 10 mg once or twice daily depending on the intensity of itching for 2-3 weeks.
Steroidal preparations are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.

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