When vascular health issues are left untreated, uncomfortable and unsightly skin concerns often begin to surface. At the Vein Care Center, serving Lima, Celina, and surrounding Auglaize County communities, Dr. Manu B. Aggarwal and her team offer safe, targeted treatments to restore your skin and renew your confidence.
In the venous disease context, skin changes indicate compromised circulation. What is often misdiagnosed as contact dermatitis frequently turns out to be venous stasis dermatitis, a condition in which insufficient veins cause inflammatory reactions that affect the skin. The skin may appear red, brown, shiny, or irritated, and patients may develop stubborn rashes.
Even if no varicose veins are visible, these skin changes indicate that your circulatory system needs help. Drawing from her extensive training and experience in family medicine and venous disease, Dr. Aggarwal and her team can differentiate between other forms of dermatitis and venous stasis dermatitis. Knowing what to look for, both in terms of the physical presentation and your risk factors for venous stasis dermatitis, is vital when searching for appropriate treatments.
Healthy veins are equipped with specialized valves that allow blood to flow towards the heart while preventing it from moving in the opposite direction. When these valves are weak, damaged, or otherwise malfunctioning, blood can pool in the lower extremities. Mounting pressure in the affected blood vessels forces fluid to leak through the vein and into the surrounding tissue.
The escaped red blood cells are now trapped under the skin’s surface and begin to break down. Once they do, iron-rich hemoglobin is released into the surrounding skin, which causes it to become itchy, swollen, and weepy.
Factors that can place you at a higher risk for developing venous stasis dermatitis include the following:
While each case may manifest itself slightly differently, the symptoms of venous stasis dermatitis typically follow a progression as severity increases.
Early SymptomsÂ
Progressive Symptoms
Advanced Symptoms
As many patients who come to us after an unsuccessful topical treatment plan know, venous stasis dermatitis must be addressed at the source if any meaningful and lasting improvement is to be made. After diagnosing the issue with advanced diagnostic imaging technology, Dr. Aggarwal will develop a personalized treatment plan that includes sclerotherapy, endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), compression, or a combination of these approaches to best accommodate your particular presentation.
Depending on how advanced your skin concerns were upon reporting to treatment, it may not return fully to its normal state, but getting the treatment you need quickly is crucial to preventing further breakdown.
Timing is crucial when looking to minimize the damage caused by venous stasis dermatitis. To address the issue at the source with a proven, personalized treatment approach, contact us online for a consultation or call (419) 227-4472.
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