The itchy skin that can affect varicose vein sufferers often is diagnosed as either venous stasis dermatitis or venous eczema. Although not often talked about, this symptom can occur when blood builds ...

Stasis dermatitis, or venous eczema, is an inflammatory skin pathology that develops as a result of impaired venous drainage, most commonly in the lower limbs. Often associated with peripheral pitting ...

Varicose veins occur when the valves in our leg veins stop working properly, meaning the blood falls down the veins when standing up, rather than flowing upwards towards the heart. In their simplest ...

If you or someone you know has suffered from any kind of vein problem, you know it’s more than a cosmetic issue. Here to talk about how treatment can relieve pain and improve the quality of life, Dr.

Very frail elderly patients – as well as having diabetes, heart disease, neurological disease and so on – have their share of skin problems, not least on the lower legs. Foremost among these are the ...

According to the Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, chronic venous insufficiency (a form of chronic venous disease) is highly prevalent ...

Eczema is a skin condition characterized by inflammation, itchiness and discharge. There is no one systematic classification of various types and forms of eczema. While one classification uses the ...

A doctor has revealed the five warning signs of a painful leg condition that can impact everyday activities such as walking. Dr Mark Bratby, consultant interventional radiologist at Veincentre, said ...