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Varicose Eczema

Health Encyclopedia: Stasis Dermatitis And Ulcers

Definition

Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the build up of fluid (swelling) under the skin.

Alternative Names

Venous stasis ulcers; Ulcers - venous

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

The extra fluid that builds up in the body makes it hard for the blood to feed cells and get rid of waste products. The tissue becomes poorly nourished and fragile, resulting in stasis dermatitis. The disorder is common on the ankles because there is less supportive ...

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Expert & Community Posts

If It's Fall, This Must Be Eczema

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When I put on blush recently, I noticed a half inch patch of under-the-eye-eczema --a sure sign... Read more »

Eczema & Children: What Parents Can Do

By Sue Chung , Health Expert

Eczema is a very common ailment that affects children early in life. If your family has a history... Read more »

Even Famous People Get Terrible Skin Conditions

By healthgal , Health Expert

Grammy-award winner LeAnn Rimes is knowk as an acclaimed country music star but her golden journey... Read more »

Eczema May Be a Predictor of Adult Asthma

By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert

When it comes to allergic disease, or atopy as the scientists like to call it, there are 3 main... Read more »

Are Spider Veins - Cellulite - Your Nemesis - Myths, Facts and More

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The top "skin issues?" Spider veins, varicosities, sellulite and pedicure stuff. Here's what... Read more »

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Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Risk Factors

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Diagnosing Asthma in Children and Adolescents

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Images

Dermatitis, stasis on the leg

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