there may be a flat spot of different-colored skin, something more common if you have darker pigmentation. Repeated flare-ups can cause raised areas of discolored skin. Discoid eczema is an ...

It typically manifests in either vesicular or discoid patterns. Vesicular eczema is characterised by itchy patches with ...

Again, visit your GP if you notice any changes. "This includes discoid eczema, which causes itchy, swollen and cracked skin in circular patches," he says. "It could also be a sign of a bacterial ...