Question 1

what are the differences between stasis dermatitis & cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Blood leakage: Stasis dermatitis is the leakage of blood from incompetent veins into the skin giving it a red brown color. Cellulitis is a skin infection with heat swelling and possibly a fever. Cellulitis is treated with antibiotics. Always check for athletes foot in cellulitis as the source of site that the bacteria enter the skin. Treat both to prevent a return of celulitis.

Question 2

what do do for  stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Stasis: The overall mainstay of treatment has always been aimed at lessening the clinical impact of the underlying venous insufficiency, which is typically accomplished with compression therapy. Assessing the patient's peripheral arterial circulation (clinically or with a doppler study) before recommending compression therapy is important.

Question 3

cure for stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Stasis dermatitis: Skin changes which result from deposition of iron from sluggish return of blood due to varicose veins and/or venous insufficiency. Compression stockings or support hose and sometimes vein surgery.

Question 4

what is the treatment for stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Stasis: Although extensive work has been completed in the study of treatment of venous ulcers, no large, well-controlled trials examine the treatment of stasis dermatitis. The overall mainstay of treatment has always been aimed at lessening the clinical impact of the underlying venous insufficiency, which is typically accomplished with compression therapy.

Question 5

stasis dermatitis--any cures?

Accepted Answer

Stasis: Although extensive work has been completed in the study of treatment of venous ulcers, no large, well-controlled trials examine the treatment of stasis dermatitis. The overall mainstay of treatment has always been aimed at lessening the clinical impact of the underlying venous insufficiency, which is typically accomplished with compression therapy.

Question 6

can you explain stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Stasis: Stasis dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin disease that occurs on the lower extremities in patients with chronic venous insufficiency with venous hypertension. Stasis dermatitis typically affects middle-aged and elderly patients. It rarely occurs before the fifth decade of life, except in patients with acquired venous insufficiency due to surgery, trauma, or thrombosis.

Question 7

how do different  medications treat stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Seborrheic derm: Ketoconazole is found in shampoos, foams, gels and creams. It's available in over-the-counter products in a 1 percent concentration and prescription products at a 2 percent strength. Some studies show that the 2 percent strength may be more effective. In a small percentage of people, ketoconazole can cause irritation, itching and burning. Prescription promiseb is very effective for seborrheic derm.

Question 8

is eczema different than stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stasis dermatitis is a lower leg condition in which the legs develop a rash because blood  pools there due to circulatory issues, usually veins that don't work. Stasis is a greek word meaning to stand still. Eczema is a greek word meaning to boil over, and it is usually used synonymously with atopic dermatitis, an itchy, rashy allergic skin disease around elbows, knees, hands, face; or all over body.

Question 9

is there a cure/treatment for stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Venous insufficiency: stasis dermatitis is a sign of longstanding vein problems in the legs. The primary treatment is intermittent leg elevation and compression.  SFrom minorp vascular proceduresa– Consult your vascular surgeon. Some patients  may benefit from minor vein procedures-- see your vascular surgeon.

Question 10

what are  treatment options for stasis dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Stasis: The overall mainstay of treatment has always been aimed at lessening the clinical impact of the underlying venous insufficiency, which is typically accomplished with compression therapy. Assessing the patient's peripheral arterial circulation (clinically or with a doppler study) before recommending compression therapy is important.

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