<prompt> Which of the following treatments would you recommend for this patient ?Apply hydrogen peroxideCompression stockingsOral antibioticsTopical antibiotic ointment  <response>: Note the distended touous vein over the leg with soft tissue edema - varicose viens. Patients with stasis dermatitis and stasis ulceration benefit greatly from leg elevation and the routine use of compression stockings with a gradient of at least 30-40 mmHg. Use of emollients andor mid-potency topical glucocoicoids and avoidance of irritants are also helpful in treating stasis dermatitis. Diuretics may be required to adequately control chronic edema. 