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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Overview
Dermatitis is a term used to describe irritation of the skin with scaling, rough or dry skin, redness, itching, and sometimes oozing, crusts, and erosions. Stasis is a term used to describe leg swelling seen in conditions of poor circulation and fluid buildup.

Stasis dermatitis is skin irritation and breakdown due to the fluid accumulating under the skin.

Stasis dermatitis can be due to venous insufficiency (vein valve malfunction), heart failure, and other conditions that cause swelling, usually in the legs, but sometimes in other areas as well.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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