Venous Stasis
Dermatitis
Venous Stasis
Dermatitis
If you’ve noticed changes in your leg’s skin, such as brown or red discoloration or thickening, it could be venous stasis dermatitis. At Advanced Vascular, Dr. Banerjee and our team of vein specialists offer a range of minimally invasive treatments to help you combat vein disease and manage its symptoms. Call our office today to schedule an appointment.
What is venous stasis
dermatitis?
Venous stasis dermatitis is a stage of chronic venous disease. The typical progression of this condition usually follows this order:
- Venous reflux/value failure
(often asymptomatic at first) - Leg heaviness, aching, fatigue
Worse with standing, better with elevation - Edema (swelling)
Especially ankle/lower leg, often end-of-day - Skin changes
Venous stasis dermatitis
Hyperpigmentation
(hemosiderin staining)
Eczema-like rash
Lipodermatosclerosis - Venous ulcers
Typically medical ankle
(gaiter area)
Without treatment, this condition can lead to serious health problems, making venous stasis dermatitis particularly concerning.
What does venous stasis
dermatitis look like?
Without treatment, this condition can lead to serious health problems, making venous stasis dermatitis particularly concerning.
Flaky or scaly skin
Shiny skin
Thickened skin
Skin scarring
If you observe these signs, it’s important to seek prompt care at Texas Vascular Institute. If left untreated, venous stasis dermatitis can worsen, leading to skin ulcers and other complications.
Why does venous
stasis dermatitis occur?
This condition primarily affects adults over 50 with poor circulation and is more common in women. Several factors can increase your risk, including:
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Excess weight or obesity
Multiple pregnancies
Congestive heart failure
Kidney failure
Blood clots in your legs, such as deep vein thrombosis, also increase susceptibility to developing venous stasis dermatitis.
What is the best treatment for
venous stasis dermatitis?
Effective management focuses on treating the underlying vein disease. At Advanced Vascular, our specialists offer minimally invasive procedures to eliminate diseased veins, including:
- Radiofrequency ablation: Uses radiofrequency energy to collapse the affected veins and redirect blood to healthier ones.
- VenaSeal™: A closure system using adhesive to seal diseased veins and reroute blood flow to healthy veins.
- Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy: Injects a special foam irritant into damaged veins, causing them to wither and close.
Our team will help determine which treatment approach is best suited for your venous stasis dermatitis.
Call Advanced Vascular today
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