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Alternate Names : Venous Stasis Dermatitis
Stasis Dermatitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Stasis dermatitis causes a red, itchy rash on the lower legs. The rash can be dry and scaly or can weep and form crusts. The skin may turn to a brown or purple color, and the lower legs may swell.
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Stasis Dermatitis: Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Stasis Dermatitis: Diagnosis & Tests
Author: Lynn West, MD Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN Date Reviewed: 07/27/01