Varicose Eczema

What is it?

Cause

Family history
Varicose veins
Standing up or sitting down for long periods
Overweight
Pregnancy
Blood circulation problems
Clot in legs
Cellulitis (skin infection)

Source: Primary Care Dermatology Society

Source: Rash

Source: All About Allergy

Source: medpic.org

Source: The Whiteley Clinic

Source: https://www.pcds.org.uk/clinical-guidance/eczema-eczema-herpeticum 'Eczema herpeticum' Rash appear can appear anywhere on body of any size

Symptoms

Red rash or burnt looking rash (in adults it tends to appear brown)?
Rash on your legs around your veins?
Itchy skin?
Flaky skin?
Slightly cracked skin?
Scaly skin?
Slightly thickened skin?
Dry skin?
Skin appear/look bumpy and rough, wetness in appearance?
Skin appears cracked?
Feeling of tight skin after showering, bathing or swimming?
Feel a loss of plumpness, dull and ‘shrunken’ to the skin?
Flare-ups and the skin is hot, red and swollen?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can lead to:

Bacterial skin infections
Viral skin infections (eczema herpeticum, caused by herpes virus):
- Areas of painful eczema that quickly get worse
- Groups of fluid-filled blisters that break open and leave small, shallow open sores on the skin
- High temperature and generally feeling unwell

This condition may show similar symptoms to:

Cellulitis

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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