As if having varicose veins on your legs isn’t difficult enough with leg pain, swelling, and visual unsightliness, they can also become itchy, irritated and can even change the color of the surrounding and overlying skin.

Itchy legs in the area of varicose veins could signal the onset of Venous Stasis Dermatitis.

Stasis dermatitis is caused by fluid retention due to varicose veins, heart disease or circulation problems.

Symptoms include:

Skin discoloration

Thickened skin

Open sores (ulcers)

Stasis Dermatitis is incredibly uncomfortable. It is important to be diagnosed formally by a Vein Specialist who can help form a treatment plan that is custom tailored to your condition. They may recommend:

Pressure stockings may help to support varicose veins.

Elevation – try elevating the legs above the heart and allow gravity to help drain excess blood from around defective valves.

Creams – Itchiness and irritation of the skin may be relieved by applying a soothing cream to the affected area.

Endovenous Thermal Ablation

This revolutionary new technique utilizes high-frequency radio waves to apply intense levels of heat to varicose veins, leading to the veins’ closure while causing minimal bruising and bleeding.

Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure that involves a sclerosant solution being injected directly into the problem vein, causing it to shrink and eventually disappear over time.

Phlebectomy involves the removal of veins. This procedure is reserved only for large varicose veins that do not respond to less invasive forms of therapy.

If you are experiencing symptoms that seem like they may be Venous Stasis Dermatitis or any other leg discomfort please call Tampa Cardiovascular Associates to schedule a consultation 813-975-2800 or schedule an appointment through our online form.