Stasis dermatitis
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Also known as: varicose eczemaContent medically reviewed byDr. Aakash Gupta·MBBS, MD, FRGUHS DermatologyWhat is Stasis dermatitis?Known causesPrevention methodsHow is this diagnosed?Your treatment plan may include one or more of these options.
Treatment involves self-care and medications to treat underlying conditions.MedicationMedicationAntibiotics: In case of bacterial infection. Wearing compression stockings Applying petroleum jelly moisturizer or barrier cream Keeping feet elevated above the heart while sleeping Avoid standing for long Keep the skin clean Foods high in zinc such as oysters, yogurt, beef chuck Foods rich in pycnogenol such as grape seeds and peanut skins Foods rich in diosmin such as citrus fruits Avoid high fat food Avoid salt and food containing sodium Avoid alcohol consumption
Wearing compression stockings
Applying petroleum jelly moisturizer or barrier cream
Keeping feet elevated above the heart while sleeping
Avoid standing for long
Keep the skin clean
Foods high in zinc such as oysters, yogurt, beef chuck
Foods rich in pycnogenol such as grape seeds and peanut skins
Foods rich in diosmin such as citrus fruits
Avoid high fat food
Avoid salt and food containing sodium
Avoid alcohol consumption
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