Nummular Eczema


This type of eczema causes round, coin-shaped spots to form on your skin. The word “nummular” means coin in Latin.
Nummular eczema looks very different from other types of eczema, and it can itch a lot.

Symptoms

In nummular eczema:

Round, coin-shaped spots form on your skin.
The spots may itch or become scaly.

Causes
Nummular eczema can be triggered by a reaction to an insect bite or an allergic reaction to metals or chemicals. Dry skin can also cause it.
You’re more likely to get this form if you have another type of eczema, such as atopic dermatitis.