Stasis dermatitis, or venous eczema, is an inflammatory skin pathology that develops as a result of impaired venous drainage, most commonly in the lower limbs. Often associated with peripheral pitting ...

The itchy skin that can affect varicose vein sufferers often is diagnosed as either venous stasis dermatitis or venous eczema. Although not often talked about, this symptom can occur when blood builds ...

The patient had lipodermatosclerosis (LDS), a unique variant of stasis dermatitis. Stasis dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition confined to areas of reduced venous circulation. The ...

A venous stasis ulcer occurs in the lower legs, usually between the knee and ankle. They can cause pain and swelling and require treatment from a medical professional. Venous stasis ulcers are a type ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The most appropriate action is to prescribe triamcinolone cream, discontinue the cephalexin, and encourage elevation of the legs. This patient has chronic venous stasis dermatitis. This is an ...

Thick, discolored or inflamed skin and wounds that won’t heal are visible signs of advanced, treatable venous insufficiency. Recently a local stage performer in Lehigh Acres was taken aback by the ...

Neurodermatitis - a condition that causes an overwhelming urge to scratch due to irritation of the nerve endings underneath the skin. Stasis dermatitis - This is caused by varicose veins affecting ...

Dermatitis is a common skin condition caused by inflammation of the skin. There are several different forms of dermatitis but all are caused by the skin reacting to allergens or irritants. Dermatitis ...