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  2. Stasis dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Stasis dermatitis is diagnosed clinically by assessing the appearance of red plaques on the lower legs and the inner side of the ankle. Stasis dermatitis can resemble a number of other conditions, such as cellulitis and contact dermatitis, and at times needs the use of a duplex ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis or if clinical diagnosis alone is not sufficient.

  3. Unna's boot - Wikipedia

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    An Unna’s boot [1] (also Unna boot) is a special gauze (usually 4 inches wide and 10 yards long) bandage, which can be used for the treatment of venous stasis ulcers and other venous insufficiencies of the leg. It can also be used as a supportive bandage for sprains and strains of the foot, ankle and lower leg.

  4. Dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    Venous eczema (gravitational eczema, stasis dermatitis, varicose eczema) occurs in people with impaired circulation, varicose veins, and edema, and is particularly common in the ankle area of people over 50. There is redness, scaling, darkening of the skin, and itching.

  5. 7 Eczema Types: What to Know About the Symptoms, Causes, and ...

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    Treatment “Mild cases may be managed with frequent thick moisturizing and use of topical medications, while more severe cases can require the same in addition to phototherapy or systemic ...

  6. Lipodermatosclerosis - Wikipedia

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    The management of lipodermatosclerosis may include treating venous insufficiency with leg elevation and elastic compression stockings. [9] In some difficult cases, the condition may be improved with the additional use of the fibrinolytic agent, stanozol. Fibrinolytic agents use an enzymatic action to help dissolve blood clots.

  7. Topical glucocorticoids - Wikipedia

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    Topical glucocorticoid phobia is a concern or fear about using topical glucocorticoids, which is commonly found among patients with atopic dermatitis and their caregivers. [29] This phenomenon has been identified in more than 15 countries globally, including Canada , France , Japan , the United Kingdom , and the United States . [ 30 ]

  8. Venous ulcer - Wikipedia

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    The exact cause of venous ulcers is not certain, but a common denominator is generally venous stasis, which may be caused by chronic venous insufficiency, [8] and/or congestive heart failure. [9] Venous stasis causes the pressure in veins to increase.

  9. Topical steroid - Wikipedia

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    Moderate steroids are used for atopic dermatitis, nummular eczema, xerotic eczema, lichen sclerosis et atrophicus of the vulva, scabies (after scabiecide) and severe dermatitis. Strong steroids are used for psoriasis , lichen planus , discoid lupus , chapped feet, lichen simplex chronicus , severe poison ivy exposure, alopecia areata , nummular ...