Understanding Varicose Eczema
Varicose eczema is one type of eczema that can affect you when you become middle aged or elderly. It is not caused by food allergies or coming into contact with substances that you are allergic to, although these triggers can make it worse. Varicose eczema, otherwise also known as gravitational or stasis eczema, is caused by poor circulation in your legs. Leaving varicose eczema untreated can mean developing nasty ulcers that are quite difficult to heal.
Varicose eczema is often preceded by the presence of varicose veins. The veins develop when blood does not flow properly to deeper veins from the surface veins. Pressure builds up on the surface veins, resulting in the pooling of blood. However, what is not known is why only some people with varicose veins develop varicose eczema and not others.
Varicose eczema skin is both unhealthy and fragile. It is easily broken and can leave you with a nasty sore, known as a varicose ulcer. If you do not get this treated right away, then the small sore can grow even bigger and deeper and even harder to treat. At this point your ulcer can attract bacteria which will make the eczema even worse than it already is.
It is possible to also develop varicose eczema due to having varicose veins, phlebitis or deep vein thrombosis in the past. This can happen in your late teenage years, especially if you are a female. It has been found that women are at higher risk of developing varicose eczema due to their hormones, especially in pregnancy.
Keeping varicose eczema skin moist with an emollient is highly recommended. However, please note that not just any over the counter emollients will do. You will need to check the ingredients to figure out if you are allergic to any of them before use. It may also be that a cheaper emollient can work better than an expensive one.
Using an emollient twice a day helps. There are even some that you can use in the bathtub that will help to lock in the moisture that chlorinated water usually removes from your body. This is especially true if you use hot water. You should also avoid using bubble bath and soap until your condition has cleared up.
Your doctor may prescribe you a short course of topical steroid cream for you to use, especially if your varicose eczema skin is especially itchy. On the other hand, there are also natural treatments for varicose eczema that you can try. It is important to find out which treatments will work best for you before your varicose eczema becomes worse.
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