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A pruritic inflammatory dermatitis affecting the lower legs and ankles of individuals with lower limb venous hypertension. It may become acutely exudative, when the possibility of superimposed allergic contact dermatitis should be considered. Treatment of the associated venous hypertension is an important part of management. Venous eczema is not necessarily associated with the presence of varicose leg veins.
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| English | Lower limb venous eczema |
A pruritic inflammatory dermatitis affecting the lower legs and ankles of individuals with lower limb venous hypertension. It may become acutely exudative, when the possibility of superimposed allergic contact dermatitis should be considered. Treatment of the associated venous hypertension is an important part of management. Venous eczema is not necessarily associated with the presence of varicose leg veins. |
