September 21st, 2008 by admin

The stasis dermatitis is a chronic peeling redness, warmth and swelling (inflammation) that affects the lower legs, whose skin at the end acquires a dark brown.
This kind of dermatitis is produced from an accumulation of fluid and blood under the skin, so it tends to affect people with varicose veins and swelling of the legs (edema).

Symptoms
The stasis dermatitis is usually located in the ankles. At first the skin red and a slight flaking. With the passage of several weeks or months, making a brownish color. The accumulation of blood under the skin often goes unnoticed for a long time, during which increases the swelling and the possibility of an eventual infection and severe skin lesion (ulceration).

Treatment
The long-term treatment aims to reduce the possibility that the blood was backwater into the veins of the ankles. Keep your legs elevated above the heart helps prevent the accumulation of blood in the veins and fluid in the skin. A dressing with bra correctly can prevent serious skin lesions and the accumulation of fluid in the lower legs. Usually no need for any other treatment.

For recent dermatitis, towels painkiller made with pieces of gauze soaked in tap water can cause the skin to improve and help prevent further infections keeping the skin clean. If the disease gets worse (more heat, flushing, introduced small sores or pus) it is possible to use more absorbent bandages. Corticosteroid creams are also beneficial and are often combined with a paste of zinc oxide, which is then applied in a thin layer.

When a person has large ulcers widespread, it takes more bulky bandages. The paste zinc oxide is traditionally used, but the new bandages that have absorbent materials are much more effective. Antibiotics are used only when the skin is already infected. It is sometimes possible to perform skin grafts from other parts of the body to cover too large ulcers.

Some people may need a booty of Unna, which is like a mold filled with a gelatinous paste containing zinc. This boot helps protect the skin from irritation and possible pulp accelerates healing. If the boot is uncomfortable or unwieldy, it is possible to use the same type of pasta with a dressing under an elastic bandage.

In cases of stasis dermatitis, skin becomes irritated easily, should not be used antibiotic creams, first aid creams (anesthetic), alcohol, hamamelis water, lanolin, or other chemicals, as they may worsen further injuries.