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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Venous insufficiency occurs when the valves in a person’s veins do not work properly. This means that the veins are less able to transport blood back to the heart. Venous insufficiency is fairly ...

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 ...

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 ...

Neomycin is an antibiotic that belongs to the aminoglycoside family. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 30S ribosomal subunits. It is active against some aerobic ...