Venous eczema and lipodermatosclerosis

Semin Cutan Med Surg. 2013 Sep;32(3):169-76. doi: 10.12788/j.sder.0026.

Abstract

Cutaneous changes are a common feature of chronic venous insufficiency and include venous eczema and lipodermatosclerosis. This review will address the presumed pathophysiology of these conditions, their clinical findings, and important management strategies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy / methods
  • Dermatitis / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis / etiology
  • Dermatitis / therapy
  • Dermatologic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Eczema* / diagnosis
  • Eczema* / etiology
  • Eczema* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Leg Dermatoses* / diagnosis
  • Leg Dermatoses* / etiology
  • Leg Dermatoses* / therapy
  • Scleroderma, Localized / diagnosis
  • Scleroderma, Localized / etiology
  • Scleroderma, Localized / therapy
  • Skin Tests / methods
  • Venous Insufficiency / complications*

Substances

  • Dermatologic Agents

Supplementary concepts

  • Lipodermatosclerosis