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What is varicose eczema?
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An irritating but lesser-known symptom of venous disease can be itchy legs, a condition called Stasis Dermatitis or varicose eczema. It can present initially with flaky dry skin but can progress on to red, blistery plaques and skin colour changes. Venous eczema can be treated in several ways: • Compression stockings help to improve circulation in the leg. They also prevent scratching, which can lead to cuts on the skin that might risk ulcerating. • Use an unperfumed moisturising cream twice a day to keep the skin smooth and soft. • Topical steroids can be prescribed to reduce skin inflammation for a few weeks. • Light exercise like walking or swimming may relieve symptoms. The above options will provide relief and particularly over the summer months when many patients find their skin is at its most unbearable. However, to eliminate venous eczema, the varicose veins will need to be treated. The good news is that improvement can be seen and felt on the legs very soon after treatment. THE LEG VEIN DOCTOR 465 MILTON RD, AUCHENFLOWER P 3720 9912 THELEGVEINDOCTOR.COM
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