Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition that often develops when blood does not circulate properly through the veins in the legs. It usually appears gradually, but if it is not addressed, it can become painful and lead to more serious complications over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the first signs people notice is a change in the skin itself. The affected area may begin to look discolored, irritated, or dry. Itching is common, and the skin can start to scale or feel unusually tight. As the condition progresses, the legs may also show signs of poor circulation, including swelling, calf pain, tenderness, and a heavy or aching sensation that tends to worsen after long periods of standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the early stages, the skin on the lower legs may appear thin and fragile. It can itch intensely, but scratching only makes the problem worse. Once the skin breaks, fluid may begin to seep out, creating even more irritation. Over time, these changes may no longer be temporary. The skin can thicken, harden, or become dark brown in color. In more advanced cases, this process may lead to lipodermatosclerosis, a condition in which the skin and underlying tissue become firm and uneven in texture. In the final stage, the skin may break down completely, forming ulcers that often appear near the inside of the ankle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main cause of stasis dermatitis is poor circulation, most often linked to chronic venous insufficiency. This happens when the veins in the legs struggle to send blood back to the heart. Normally, one-way valves inside the veins help keep blood moving upward. When those valves weaken, blood can flow backward and collect in the lower legs instead of returning properly to the heart. This pooling of blood increases pressure in the veins and triggers the skin changes associated with stasis dermatitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other conditions can also contribute to the problem. Varicose veins and congestive heart failure are well-known causes of swelling in the legs and may increase the risk of developing this condition. While stasis dermatitis is more common as people get older, age is not the only factor involved. Certain surgeries, including procedures that use a leg vein for bypass surgery, can affect circulation. Deep vein thrombosis, which is a blood clot in the leg, can also damage the veins. Injuries to the lower legs may play a role as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The condition is especially common in adults over 50, and women tend to be affected more often than men. Several health conditions can raise the risk, including high blood pressure, venous insufficiency, varicose veins, congestive heart failure, kidney failure, obesity, injuries to the lower legs, repeated pregnancies, and a history of deep vein thrombosis. Lifestyle also matters. People who are very overweight, get little exercise, or spend long periods sitting or standing without moving are more likely to develop circulation problems that can lead to stasis dermatitis.Read More Below<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition that often develops when blood does not circulate properly through the veins in the legs. It usually appears gradually, but if it is not addressed, it can become...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-stories"],"brizy_media":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailystori.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailystori.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailystori.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailystori.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailystori.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=767"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dailystori.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/767\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":768,"href":"https:\/\/dailystori.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/767\/revisions\/768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailystori.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailystori.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailystori.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}