Proactive Methods For Treating Nummular Dermatitis

Oral Antibiotics

Oral antibiotics may be needed if a nummular eczema patient has a bacterial infection on their skin. To avoid overusing antibiotics, doctors try to only recommend them when there are clear indications of an active skin infection. Such signs include pus and warmth at the affected area, scabs that are the color of honey, and a fever. Common antibiotics include amoxicillin, penicillin, and erythromycin, and these are typically taken for one to two weeks. Potential side effects of antibiotics include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, rash, and swelling of the tongue. Dermatologists may choose to provide antibiotic ointments instead of oral antibiotics to reduce the likelihood of side effects. Oral antihistamines may be recommended in moderate to severe nummular eczema cases to reduce itching and aid sleep. In the most severe cases of this condition, oral or injectable corticosteroids may be used to provide systemic relief from symptoms. These are only used when other conservative treatments have been unsuccessful.

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