Skin Conditions
Nummular dermatitis
Moderate
ICD-10: L30 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: सिक्के जैसे दाग · தமிழ்: நாணயம் போன்ற தோல் புண்கள் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ನಾಣ್ಯದಂತಹ ಚರ್ಮ ಕಲೆಗಳು · తెలుగు: నాణెం ఆకారపు మచ్చలు · বাংলা: মুদ্রার মতো দাগ · मराठी: नाण्यासारखे डाग · ગુજરાતી: સિક્કા જેવા ડાઘ
About this condition
Nummular dermatitis appears as distinctive coin-shaped, itchy patches on the skin, usually on the arms or legs. These round spots can ooze fluid, become crusty, and cause significant itching, especially in dry weather. The condition tends to be chronic and can flare up during winter months when skin is drier.
Common symptoms
coin-shaped patches
itchy skin
red round spots
scaly skin
oozing blisters
dry cracked skin
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | सिक्के जैसे दाग · गोल खुजली वाले धब्बे · त्वचा पर गोल चकत्ते · सूखी पपड़ीदार त्वचा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நாணயம் போன்ற தோல் புண்கள் · வட்ட தோல் புள்ளிகள் · தோல் அரிப்பு · உலர் தோல் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ನಾಣ್ಯದಂತಹ ಚರ್ಮ ಕಲೆಗಳು · ದುಂಡಾದ ತುರಿಕೆ ಗುರುತುಗಳು · ಒಣ ಚರ್ಮ · ಚರ್ಮ ನುಣುಪು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | నాణెం ఆకారపు మచ్చలు · గుండ్రని దురద మచ్చలు · పొడి చర్మం · చర్మ పొలుసులు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মুদ্রার মতো দাগ · গোলাকার চুলকানি দাগ · শুষ্ক ত্বক · ত্বকে খোসা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | नाण्यासारखे डाग · गोल खाज चट्टे · कोरडी त्वचा · त्वचा खवले |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સિક્કા જેવા ડાઘ · ગોળ ખંજવાળ ડાઘ · સૂકી ચામડી · છાલ પડવી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Nummular dermatitis?
coin-shaped patches, itchy skin, red round spots, scaly skin, oozing blisters, dry cracked skin.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks
Is Nummular dermatitis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Nummular dermatitis?
Severity is classified as Moderate. if symptoms persist beyond 2 weeks.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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