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Varicose ulcer with stasis dermatitis
A varicose ulcer also called a stasis ulcer is a scaly craterlike sore on the skin of the lower leg caused by long term clogging of veins The sore is often linked with stasis dermatitis and varicose veins Healing is slow and care to prevent irritation and infection is essential Bed rest raising the legs and pressure bandages are usually used
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Keywords: 000472, ankle, clogging, craterlike, dermatitis, dermatology, health, healthcare, leg, medical, medicine, scales, scaly, skin, sore, stasis, ulcer, ulceration, varicose, veins, venous