dermatologic disorders
Stasis Dermatitis
Introduction
Stasis dermatitis is inflammation, typically of the skin of the lower legs, caused by chronic edema. Symptoms are itching, scaling, and hyperpigmentation. Ulceration can be a complication. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment is directed at the causes of edema and preventing ulceration. (See also Definition of Dermatitis .) Stasis dermatitis occurs in patients with chronic edema due to, for example, Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Post-Thrombotic Syndrome , Stasis dermatitis as well as Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Post-Thrombotic Syndrome and leg ulcers, which commonly accompany stasis dermatitis, are sometimes treated with various topical medications. Thus, 