Varicosis congestive dermatosis

Varicosis congestive dermatosisIf a severe varicosis stays untreated, it can cause impairment of microcirculation due to chronic venous insufficiency followed by tissue hypoxia and trophic skin changes.
Possible changes are:

eczematous skin changes (congestive dermatitis)

induration

atrophie blanche or

ulcerations (e.g. ulcus cruris)