Discoid eczema, also known as nummular or discoid dermatitis, is a long-term (chronic) skin condition that causes skin to become itchy, swollen and cracked in circular or oval patches. Without treatment, … Varicose eczema, also known as venous, gravitational or stasis eczema, is a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs.

Read about treating contact dermatitis. Treatment can help most people manage their contact dermatitis, and some people may find their symptoms clear up entirely. Read about contact dermatitis, a type of eczema that causes inflammation of the skin when you come into contact with a particular substance.