Stasis Dermatitis
Stasis dermatitis is a skin disease that develops in lower legs. It is a common eczema, which occurs when circulation becomes very slow. Lack of proper blood flow results in building up of fluids in the body. There is a swelling in the legs. The fluids badly affect the skin causing rashes with painful sores and itching all over the body. The skin loses thickness and takes to discoloration. The treatment procedure involves treating of dermatitis as well as the blood circulatory system.
Usually the elderly and middle-aged people become victims of stasis dermatitis. In the US, nearly 15 to 20 million individuals, who are above 50, fall prey to this disorder. The disorder starts showing after the age of 40. In addition, females are more subject to this disease than males.
Statis Dermatitis TreatmentBelow are a few suggestions for reducing symptoms of stasis dermatitis:
1. While sleeping and sitting, it is advisable patients elevate their legs above the heart for improving blood circulation in legs. This decreases swelling.
2. Patients may have to take a diuretic in smaller dose for treating high blood pressure and heart failure.
3. When the skin becomes infected, it is better to apply any topical antibiotic on the infected regions of the body.
4. Patients have to keep away from scratching their skin, which may make the problem worse.
5. For reducing skin inflammation, patients may apply steroids that are low in quantity.
6. Patients need to take bed rest according to a doctor's recommendation.
7. Doctors often suggest their patients to wear compression boots so there is an improvement in the blood circulation levels.
8. Patients may take to consuming oral antibiotics, which helps in healing open sores. They prevent damage of tissues. This is useful if the patient develops cellulites.
9. Do not stand for extended hours and apply petroleum jelly on the affected area daily for effective control of stasis dermatitis.
