Nummular Eczema is a slight variation from regular eczema, which starts with very itchy patches or rashes on the skin, which develop into coin shaped patches of dermatitis. It can get steadily worse as it progresses, and for a lot of sufferers it is chronic. Ive put together some tips here so you can try and prevent it yourself!
Clothing-
A fundamental way to prevent both nummular eczema and the regular kind is to be very particular about the clothing you have next to your skin. The wrong clothing can really make your eczema flare up. Try and stick to clothing that is very soft and 100% cotton. Woolen items are a definite no-no, as is anything else even slightly itchy. Also pay attention to the fit of your clothing. You dont want anything thats going to be too tight or clingy, as this can be just as bad as wearing the wrong kinds of fabrics.
Detergents-
Perfumes, scent agents and the detergent itself can all have very ugly effects on regular skin, so Eczema sufferers should be extra aware. If youve ever found that there is a certain piece of clothing that for some reason just drives you crazy with the itching and soreness one day, the problem is...