Hi doctor, I have dealt with leg swelling fairly constant for the last 10 years. The bottom of my legs including my ankles and feet are swollen every day. They have turned very dark. The discoloration was happening for about the last five years and has gotten worse over time. Basically, it will not respond to any type of moisture so that the area is always dry. I am overweight, but not diabetic. The only medication that I am taking currently is Coumadin, because I recently had a blood clot in my right leg. However, it is my left lower leg that has the most swelling and discoloration. How can I heal the skin that is damaged due to poor circulation?
Hi. I have read your concern. 1. Overweight. 2. Prolonged standing. Color Doppler for venous insufficiency. 1. Stasis dermatitis. 2. Lichen simplex chronicus. Stasis dermatitis. 1. Keep the area clean with soaking in solution of Potassium permanganate in 1:10,000 dilution. 2. Apply good quality moisturizer twice daily and apply Propysalic NF (combination of Clobetasol Propionate and Salicylic Acid) lotion once daily for two weeks. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. Put a pillow underneath your feet while sleeping, avoid prolonged standing and try to reduce your weight. Revert back after a month to a dermatologist online.--->