Nummular dermatitis is a pruritic inflammatory dermatosis predominantly observed in middle-aged adults. Although many potential triggers have been identified, the etiology of this condition is not fully understood. Despite its typically benign course, nummular dermatitis can negatively impact patients’ quality of life commensurate with the severity of the condition. This activity describes the evaluation and treatment of nummular dermatitis and explains the healthcare team’s role in managing patients with this condition.Recognized as discoid eczema or nummular eczema, nummular dermatitis manifests as pruritic, coin-shaped lesions, commonly affecting the extremities and occasionally the trunk. This chronic inflammatory skin disorder is considered a distinctive manifestation within endogenous or idiopathic eczema categories, with certain experts proposing its reclassification as a subtype of atopic dermatitis. Encouragingly, the prognosis for nummular dermatitis is typically favorable. Effective management predominantly involves conservative measures and the application of topical corticosteroids, resulting in substantial remission for most patients.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/20381
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
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- Specialty: Dermatopathology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine