The Vein Care Center’s Dr. Manu B. Aggarwal is a board-certified and aesthetic-laser-certified family physician specializing in vein disease. The Vein Care Center has been providing quality care for residents in Lima and Celina, OH, as well as the greater Auglaize County area for more than a decade. Dr. Aggarwal offers treatment for the itching, burning, and numbness associated with varicose veins and other venous conditions.
Venous eczema (or varicose eczema), characterized by itching, burning and numbness of the skin of the lower legs, is a chronic skin condition that is common in people who suffer from varicose or spider veins. It often causes dry skin and a rash (varying in color from red, reddish, and mottled brown), and it may appear even when no spider or varicose veins are visible. In addition to the itching, burning and sensation of numbness, patients may experience warmth or throbbing in the affected area.
The skin damage caused by venous eczema can raise the risk of a patient developing skin ulcers.
Increased pressure in the leg veins caused by weakened valves can cause patients to develop venous eczema. When the valves stop functioning properly, blood flows back toward the foot, away from the heart, and it pools in the lower extremities. The resulting buildup of pressure can cause fluid to leak into surrounding tissue. It’s believed that the immune system’s response to this fluid may cause venous eczema.
While anyone with vein disease can develop venous eczema, there are certain factors that make it more likely in some patients than in others. You are more likely to develop venous eczema if:
At your initial appointment at the Vein Care Center, Dr. Aggarwal will examine you and review your medical history. If an underlying vein disease is diagnosed, Dr. Aggarwal will recommend an appropriate treatment plan to treat your vein disease. Please see our Vein Treatments page to learn more about the vein treatment options available at the Vein Care Center.
For the treatment of your venous eczema, Dr. Aggarwal will prescribe treatment that will relieve your symptoms of itching, burning and numbness. These may include:
If you are experiencing itching, burning or numbness, don’t assume it’s simply the result of a dermatological condition. You may have an underlying vein condition that requires treatment — and when it comes to treating vein disease, there’s no better place than the Vein Care Center. Board-certified and aesthetic-laser-certified family physician Dr. Manu B. Aggarwal, MHSA, MD, has been treating patients in Lima, Celina and the surrounding areas of Auglaize County, OH, for over five year. Contact us at the Vein Care Center today to see how we can help you.
Excellent care before, during and aftercare. Dr. Aggarwal went beyond the procedure, she sought the cause of the problem.
Kathleen H.“I wish you opened at 7 am. I love that I have never had to wait a long time to be seen when I am there for my appointment! Wonderful staff!”
Karen P.“I was very satisfied as a patient at the vein care center. Facility and staff exceptional. Thank you to all!”
Lauren Z.“I have been very pleased with the treatments I have received. My legs are looking much better, thanks.”
Teri R.“I highly value and highly recommend the care and treatment at vein care center and appreciate the friendliness of all staff and providers!”
Friendliness“Extremely prompt on all appointment times. Everyone was very friendly and courteous at all time.”
Prompt” I have had numerous procedures on my veins and this by far exceeds all-rick and dr. Aggarwal are so knowledgeable and so professional. I had no pain and minimal bruising. I am amazed at this facility!”
Lynne A.“A month after the procedure, my leg is healing well. No more swelling, no more leg pain”
Lorie B.“I would recommend your facility to anyone. You’re caring and concern was wonderful.”
Sueann I.“Very friendly and informative. Nice, clean building.”
Paula B.
