Varicose Eczema - The Truth about the causes and treatment that can prevent leg ulcers

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Varicose Eczema - The Truth. Varicose Eczema is not a dermatological or skin condition, it is a vascular condition caused by superficial vein reflux. It is the precursor of a leg ulcer and should be treated by a vein specialist. http://www.theveincarecentre.co.uk/
The term varicose eczema is misleading for 2 reasons. Firstly, the root cause is superficial venous reflux which can cause complications without varicose veins appearing. Secondly, the term eczema suggests that the condition is primarily a disease of the skin. In fact, it is a vascular condition that should be treated by a vascular surgeon or a veins specialist (phlebologist) rather than a dermatologist or GP. Many people with superficial venous reflux develop severe complications without a single varicose vein. Many people with severe varicose veins have very few symptoms and do not develop complications. In fact, it appears that reflux that is diverted into tributaries under the skin which then become varicose may be prevented from continuing down the leg to cause skin changes such as varicose eczema. The treatment of varicose eczema should be directed to eliminating the venous reflux rather than using steroid creams. The prolonged use of steroid creams may help with the symptoms of itch and discomfort but they will thin the skin and make it more vulnerable to injury and ulceration. The reflux can be treated by non-surgical interventions under local anaesthetic such as VNUS Closure (radiofrequency or RFA), endovenous laser (EVL or EVLT), Venaseal by Sapheon (medical superglue) or Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy. Early treatment of varicose eczema prevents deterioration to leg ulceration. Dr Haroun Gajraj who is based in Bristol and in clinics around the SouthWest explains the significance of varicose eczema and how it should be treated.

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