Leg Discoloration

Venous stasis dermatitis, or darkening of skin on of the lower legs, is a common sign of underlying vein disease (even if varicose veins are not present). The change in pigmentation to a dark color usually occurs around the feet or ankles. It can be a sign of a potentially more advanced disease and can lead to thinning of the skin and even eventual ulceration.

Signs of Venous Stasis Dermatitis

skin around the ankles has a looks reddish, yellowish or a brown color.

associated swelling around the ankle area.

itching/pain.

a thickening of skin around the ankles or shins.

hair loss on the ankle or shins in the associated area.

Treatment

The solution is to evaluate the underlying venous disease. The underlying venous disease can be treated by a combination of modalities Radio Frequency Ablation, VenaSeal, Sclerotherapy). Over time, the discoloration will gradually improve and become less noticeable.

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