Medical expert of the article
New publications
Pigmented dermatitis
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
All iLive content is medically reviewed or fact checked to ensure as much factual accuracy as possible.
We have strict sourcing guidelines and only link to reputable media sites, academic research institutions and, whenever possible, medically peer reviewed studies. Note that the numbers in parentheses ([1], [2], etc.) are clickable links to these studies.
If you feel that any of our content is inaccurate, out-of-date, or otherwise questionable, please select it and press Ctrl + Enter.
[Symptoms and Diagnosis of Coiniform Dermatitis
Diskovidnye lesions often arise in the form of spots due to the fusion of bubbles and papules, which are later covered with crusts. Defeats quickly spread and cause itching, most often they are formed at the sites of limb folds, buttocks, but sometimes arise throughout the body.
The diagnosis of coin-like dermatitis is made clinically and is based on the appearance and localization of lesions.
What do need to examine?
How to examine?
Who to contact?
How is coin-like dermatitis treated?
The only effective method of treatment does not exist. In the presence of purulent foci, together with the use of moist compresses, systemic antibiotics (dicloxacillin or cephalexin 250 mg 4 times a day) can be prescribed. With less inflamed lesions, tetracycline 250 mg can be used orally 4 times a day, which has a favorable, although not necessarily antibacterial, effect. Ointments and creams should be rubbed 3 times a day. At night, you can impose occlusive dressings. With a small number of foci that do not respond to treatment, intraocular administration of glucocorticoids is possible. With a wide spread, persistent disease progression and frequent relapses, phototherapy with psoralen and ultraviolet radiation of spectrum A and B can help. General use of glucocorticoids for a long time should be avoided, the initial dose is prednisone 40 mg every other day.
More information of the treatment