Iqraabout 3 years ago

Clinical features of varicose eczema

Like all types of eczema, the affected skin becomes: itchy red and swollen dry and flaky scaly or crusty There may be periods when these symptoms improve and periods when they become more severe. Your legs may become swollen, especially towards the end of the day or after long periods of standing. Varicose veins (swollen and enlarged veins) are often visible on the legs. Some people also have other symptoms, such as: brown discolouration of the skin red, tender and tight skin that can eventually become hardened (lipodermatosclerosis) small, white scars (atrophie blanche) pain eczema affecting other parts of the body