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Stasis Dermatitis
Definition Stasis dermatitis are skin changes caused by fluid build-up under the skin.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Varicose veins, congestive heart failure, and other conditions can cause swelling of the extremities, especially the feet and ankles. This swelling is caused when plasma (the fluid portion of blood) leaks out of the blood vessels and into the tissues.
The excess fluid in the tissues interferes with the blood's ability to feed the tissue cells and dispose of cellular 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 tissue in this area.
In stasis dermatitis, the skin becomes thin and inflamed, and open ulcers may form and heal slowly. The skin may darken. The skin, initially thin, may later thicken, perhaps because of itching and scratching of the area.
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• Definition
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• Stasis Dermatitis Symptoms & Signs
• Stasis Dermatitis Prevention
• Stasis Dermatitis Diagnosis & Tests
• Stasis Dermatitis Treatment
• Stasis Dermatitis Prognosis
• Stasis Dermatitis Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Heart Failure
• Varicose Veins
Other Topics
• Chronic
• Foot, Leg, and Ankle Swelling
• Itching
• Macule
• Patches
• Rashes
• Swelling
• Ulcers
Review Date : 8/15/2003
Reviewed By : Michael Lehrer, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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