This image displays an early case of stasis dermatitis. This image displays a lower leg with poor vein function (stasis) that has developed red, itchy dermatitis as well as swelling. This area of redness, swelling, scaling, and itching just above the ankle is due to venous stasis. This image displays long-standing stasis dermatitis and varicose veins associated with swelling and inflammation in the skin. This image displays severe, chronic stasis with scaling and crusted, slightly elevated lesions. This image displays a severe case of stasis dermatitis (skin inflammation) due to poor circulation and chronic swelling.
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Stasis Dermatitis  Information for adults

Picture of Stasis Dermatitis: This image displays an early case of stasis dermatitis. Divider line
This image displays an early case of stasis dermatitis.
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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
The doctor will do an exam to determine the cause of the swelling; vein studies may be suggested and, rarely, a culture or skin biopsy may be done. Compression stockings (a specially designed stocking that applies pressure to the leg to prevent fluid from pooling) may be recommended.

Stronger corticosteroid creams may be used for short periods (not prolonged periods, however, due to the possible thinning of the skin from chronic use). Infection may be treated with oral or intravenous antibiotics. Oral medications may be used to control heart failure or reduce the presence of fluid.


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