Stasis dermatitis is a type of eczema that causes inflammation, ulcers, and itchiness on the skin of the lower legs. It can result from conditions that affect blood flow in the legs, such as chronic ...

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 ...

Swelling around your ankles is often the first sign you'll notice. It might get better when you sleep and then come back during the day when you're active again. Your legs might feel heavy when you ...

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 ...

Venous insufficiency is when blood flows down the legs but can’t flow back up toward the heart. Vein disease is caused when the tiny, one-way valves in the veins become stressed and damaged. This ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...