Is Stasis Dermatitis Dangerous?

Stasis dermatitis is a long-term condition that can cause a range of skin and circulation problems in the lower legs. Treatment can help keep a person's symptoms under control and prevent the condition from progressing. Stasis dermatitis can lead to severe complications if the individual does not receive treatment.

Is stasis dermatitis life threatening?

“Recognizing stasis dermatitis early may help reveal a life-threatening condition and prevent the skin condition from progressing from swelling, redness and itching to open, oozing ulcerations that are vulnerable to infection,” notes Dr.

What is the best cream for stasis dermatitis?

Medication Summary

Midpotency corticosteroids, such as triamcinolone 0.1% ointment, are generally effective in reducing the inflammation and itching of acute flares of stasis dermatitis.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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