Friday, February, 10, 2012

Stasis dermatitis and ulcers

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Alternative Names

Venous stasis ulcers; Ulcers - venous


Symptoms
  • Darkening of skin at the ankles or legs
  • Itching
  • Leg pains
  • Open sores, ulcers
  • Skin appears thin, tissue-like
  • Skin irritation of the legs
  • Skin lesion: macule or patch
  • Skin spots, red
  • Swelling of legs, ankles, or other areas
  • Thickening of skin at the ankles or legs

Signs and tests

The diagnosis is primarily based on the appearance of the skin. Your doctor may order tests to examine the blood flow in your legs.


Review Date: 10/11/2008
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)