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According to the Cleveland Clinic, stasis dermatitis occurs when there’s a problem with blood flow in your legs. This can cause fluid to leak out of your veins and into your skin. This type of eczema is more common in people who have conditions like varicose veins,chronic venous insufficiency,or deep vein thrombosis.Symptoms of stasis dermatitis can include:
* Itchy,dry,and scaly skin on the legs
* Swelling in the legs and ankles
* Reddish-brown or purplish discoloration of the skin
* Pain or heaviness in the legs
* Open sores or ulcers on the legs