Key Symptoms Of Varicose Eczema To Watch For

Swollen And Itchy Skin

Swelling and itching of the skin are other hallmark symptoms of every kind of eczema, including varicose eczema. The skin might become even itchier when it cracks. If patients itch the cracked skin, they may further damage it or cause it to bleed, which becomes a vicious cycle. Scratching at the skin can also make it feel drier and flakier than it already was. The best way to mitigate the itchiness is through carefully moisturizing the affected parts of the legs and applying anti-itch agents if possible. The swelling will vary widely from person to person. Some patients might experience extremely swollen legs, while others might just have nuisance patches. One of the most common ways varicose veins and eczema are treated is through compression socks, which gently compress the blood vessels inside the leg to make it easier for the blood to move through the cardiovascular system. There isn't room for the blood to pool in the legs, so the swelling goes down.

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