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chronic venous stasis dermatitis
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chronic venous stasis dermatitis
by broks, Jul 05, 1998 12:00AM
what type of treatment is available for chronic venous stasis dermatitis?
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Dear brooks,
Topic Area: Heart Disease
Q: what type of treatment is available for chronic venous stasis dermatitis?
A: Chronic venous stasis dermatitis is a skin condition that is caused by poor circulation in the legs. It can be difficult to treat. The general approach is to first try to correct the underlying problems causing the poor circulation. This could be due to poor heart function, blockages in the blood flow to the leg, due to poor blood return from the leg (i.e. post operative), and diabetes. Compression stockings and elevating the legs both day and night helps somewhat. A dermatologist may be able to give you more help if these measures fail to cause an improvement.
Information provided here is for general educational purposes only. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and treatments. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please Call 1 - 800 - CCF - CARE for an appointment at Desk F15 with a cardiologist.
