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Why does coin-shaped eczema (nummular eczema) occur?

Nummular eczema is an intractable form of eczema that arises from impaired toxin elimination, characterized by significant oozing and very severe itching.

화폐상 습진은 ‘독소가 쌓여서’ 생긴다고 단정할 수 없습니다. 정확한 원인은 아직 완전히 밝혀지지 않았고, 피부가 매우 건조한 상태에서 긁힘·벌레 물림 같은 손상, 피부 감염, 건조한 공기, 일부 약물이나 접촉 알레르기가 촉발 요인이 될 수 있습니다.

동전 모양 병변이 모두 화폐상 습진은 아닙니다. 곰팡이 감염·접촉피부염 등도 비슷해 보일 수 있으므로 진물이 늘거나 통증·열감이 생기고 빠르게 번지면 피부 진료가 필요합니다.

화폐상 습진 원인과 감별 기준과 증상 안내에서 구분할 단서를 확인할 수 있습니다.

근거: American Academy of Dermatology

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