title: Venous eczema and lipodermatosclerosis.
abstract: Cutaneous changes are a common feature of chronic venous insufficiency and include venous eczema and lipodermatosclerosis. This review will address the presumed pathophysiology of these conditions, their clinical findings, and important management strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Boston University, 1 Devonshire Place #3804, Boston, MA 02109, USA. Laurel.m.morton@gmail.com
authors.forename: Laurel M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Morton
authors.forename: Tania J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004485:Eczema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007868:Leg Dermatoses / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012594:Scleroderma, Localized / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012882:Skin Tests / Q000379:methods; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents