Nummular Eczema still perplexes doctors as to its origin. As with all eczemas, the common denominator is that the parents are prone to allergies like hay fever. When an outbreak begins, it will start as a group a tiny read spots and lesions that will enlarge and come together in the shape of a coin. They can grow to be 2 – 10 centimeters in diameter. The red lesions will be a uniform red at first, then the center will start to clear, leaving what could be mistaken for ringworm (a fungal infection).

Eczema is a general term for lesions or rashes on the skin. Nummular eczema is a close relative to atopic dermatitis, asteatotic eczema, and stasis dermatitis. If these lesions are irritated further, they will ‘leak’ and crust over, just making the agony worse.

Nummular eczema is most often found on the legs, also on the torso, arms, and hands. It is more common in men then in women. Between the ages of 55 and 65 men will see it the most, while in women it’s between 15 and 25. Nummular eczema does not discriminate. It is an equal opportunity ailment for all races, and it affects 1 out of ever 500 people.

Medicine has not found a cure for nummular eczema, they are limited to just treating the discomfort. When a weakened immune system is passed down from the parents, nummular eczema (or any eczema for that matter) may lie dormant until it is brought on by a simple insect bite, or a scrape with poison ivy. The infected areas should be kept lubricated with the use of creams, ointments, lotions, and bath oils. Bathing only once a day is recommended more then that makes matters worse. Air or pat dry. Avoid wool and lanolin. If symptoms start to worsen by becoming infected or weepy, topical antibiotics may be used. Severe cases require that oral corticosteroids be taken.

Alternative medicines have done more for the nummular eczema suffer then doctors and drug companies. It is widely agreed upon that the body’s immune system is not strong enough, or has been altered to combat allergens Incorporating fatty 3 acids, and herbal tonics has cleared up many forms of eczema.

There are three kinds of rashes that babies tend to develop. If the cause is not chicken pox or poison ivy it has to be eczema. In such a case the skin will turn scaly, red and it will develop sores. If the itching exceeds a limit the skin will start shedding in the form of scales. Eczema is also known as Dermatis. Dermatis means skin inflammation and here the skin tends to turn sore and pink. This is a very common problem. It has been found out that one in every ten children tend to suffer from this problem and this is below the age group of five. Once the child becomes a teenager there are less chances of this problem occurring.

Dry skin is just one of the problems that eczema creates, the other is the fact that the skin tends to itch terribly. Eczema is chronic and it can occur periodically. A special kind of cell that is present in the body will react to any foreign body that comes in contact with the skin. Here the skin inflammation takes place only to protect it. Some of the foreign bodies that are harmful may cause the skin to over react as they trigger out the reaction in self-defense. This can make the skin terribly sore, red and itchy. These special cells are present in large quantities in children who have eczema.

Generally if diseases like asthma, general allergies or hay fever are present in the family, the baby has a higher chance of getting eczema. This problem is passed down from the parents and is present in the genes. Researchers have found out that babies who have eczema have smaller chances of developing hay fever or asthma later in life. One good thing about eczema is that it is not contagious. There are many symptoms that help in identifying eczema. The first and foremost is the rash. Initially it might seem like the rashes are disappearing but they are sure to return back. Though eczema rashes are known to itch badly, this need not be the case always. These rashes always start from inside the elbows and behind the knees and then gradually spread to the other body parts.

There are many other kinds of rashes that can be formed besides eczema; only a doctor would generally be able to distinguish a normal rash from eczema. If it is confirmed that the rashes are due to eczema the child will have to use lotions or moisturizing creams in order to stop the skin from drying and also to stop the itchiness. In case the rashes do not stop the doctor may prescribe corticosteroids. This can be in the form of cream or ointment, which has to be applied to control the inflammation of the skin. Antihistamine can also be taken for severe swelling. This is available in either in the form of a liquid or as a pill. The doctors will definitely prescribe an antibiotic in case the itching has produced infection.

Certain substances trigger eczema. Children who are prone to eczema should avoid these substances. These substances could be soaps, detergents, hot and sweaty skin, dry air (during winters), and perfumes. Skin irritation can increase when it comes in contact with certain fabrics or dust mites. Even if there is severe itching the child must refrain from scratching it severely since it will only cause the skin to itch more and it will also help in spreading infection. In case of severe scratching the skin can sometimes break and bleed and this is what causes the infection to spread. The best remedy to this is to wet a cloth with cool water and place it on the area where there is severe itching. Parents should ensure that the nails of the children are cut short in order to avoid the skin from tearing when the child scratches it. Most importantly the patient should drink lots of water since this helps in keeping the skin moist.