varicose eczema

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var·i·cose ec·ze·ma

eczema occurring over areas in which the skin has been compromised by varicosities.

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Stasis eczema is also known as varicose eczema because it's common in people with varicose veins.

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Venous ulcers are commonly associated with varicose eczema which is characterized by erythema, weeping, scaling and pigmentation, and may be misdiagnosed as infection.

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VARICOSE eczema happens around the ankles and lower legs when there is poor circulation, coupled with a history of eczema.

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This stems from my time working with the district nursing team--a time of leg ulcers, pressure sores and varicose eczema. That interest was fervered when I moved to children's services and on to becoming a health visitor.

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Eczema most commonly appears where the skin creases, such as on the inside of elbows and wrists or behind the knees - although in varicose eczema, caused by poor circulation, it appears on the lower legs.

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Varicose eczema affects the lower legs; it is associated with varicose veins and is caused by poor circulation.

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They excluded studies of seborrheic eczema, varicose eczema, discoid eczema, and contact dermatitis.

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l VARICOSE ECZEMA: This occurs on the lower legs of those in middle and old age.

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Varicose eczema -- affects the lower legs of older people and is caused by poor circulation.

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There may also be uncomfortable itching - a condition known as varicose eczema is often to blame.