Abstract:Stasis dermatitis (SD) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis that typically presents with nonspecific signs and symptoms such as pruritic and xerotic skin, aching legs, and areas of dyspigmentation (red or brown in lighter skin tones and brown, purple, gray, or ashen in darker skin tones). These signs and symptoms are often misdiagnosed as other conditions, such as cellulitis. Moreover, within healthcare systems, SD is often overlooked due to a lack of understanding of the magnitude and impact of the condition,… Show more
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