Can someone please tell me what causes varicose eczema?
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 at
11:08 pm
Has anyone ever got rid of it or does a person have it for life. My husband is suffering really badly with it, and even anti-histamine doesn’t work that well. He has various creams from the doc.
I really can’t understand why he has got this complaint, as he never sits down hardly. His job keeps him running about on his feet all the time, and when he was younger, and he is not yet 40, he used to be a cross country runner.
km_foo1977…..Varicose eczema is not the same as ordinary eczema.
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Varicose, now often called stasis eczema, is I agree usually more common in mare elderly and inactive patients. It is thought to be due to vein leakage leaving waste material in the tissues. This causes the skin to itch and break down, usually in the lower leg and ankle areas.
The problem is under the skin, which is why topical preparations are not as useful as in other types of eczema. Antihistamines don’t affect the condition at all, but may reduce the itch.
The condition can progress to ulceration, and if the vessel leak allows red cells to escape the leg can become ‘rusty’.
Classical treatments involve compression and elevation, unfortunately this is often not all that successful.
STUFF THAT HAPPENS TO STUFF THEN CAUES STUFF
Varicose eczema is caused by poor circulation in the legs. It is often preceded by the presence of varicose veins. These occur when the blood does not flow properly from the surface veins to the deep veins and pressure builds up in the surface veins, which results in blood pooling and venous insufficiency.
How does Varicose Eczema occur ?
Varicose eczema is due to increased pressure within the veins in the leg. The pressure builds up because valves in the veins fail to work. This increased pressure allows a chemical called fibrin to escape from small blood-vessels in the skin. Fibrin is then deposited around the blood-vessels, forming a barrier which prevents oxygen and other essential nutrients from penetrating through to the skin where they are needed. Lack of oxygen and other substances causes the eczema. The damage to the small blood-vessels from the high pressure in the veins causes the release of red blood cells into the skin. This causes the brown and purple pigmentation. Rubbing and scratching worsen the eczema. The incorrect use of disinfectants and certain creams may result in further aggravating the problem. Ulcers are more likely to occur in older people, where the circulation to the leg is poorer.
Why does Varicose Eczema occur ?
Varicose eczema is due to a disturbance of the veins in the legs. Although usually a result of varicose veins, sometimes a blocked vein (thrombosis) may have occurred.
Here is a link with info and additional links:
http://www.lycos.com/info/eczema–varicose-eczema.html
Varicose eczema is caused by poor circulation in the legs. It is often preceded by the presence of varicose veins. These occur when the blood does not flow properly from the surface veins to the deep veins and pressure builds up in the surface veins, which results in blood pooling and venous insufficiency. Not sure if your husband will have it for life sorry
Tina
If you have eczema, and you are bothered by it, I suggest you try using Zenmed Sensitive Skin Care System from Zenmed or Autopalm from Skinstore.com
Zenmed has no side effects and it’s non-irritant to the
skin. It’s proven to works fast and it povides Maximum
results! It’s certainly a good lotion to prevent further
outbreaks.
Another product that I think is effective is Autopalm. This
dry skin mlm is one of the best seller at skinstore.com now.
(Skinstore.com holds more than 10,000 skin care products) It’s pretty effective, and worth the dollar paid out.
Here’s are some good references:
Eczema
http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com/eczema.html
Products that are effective to eliminate dry skin
http://www.dry-skin-care-guide.com/product-reviews.html