Stasis Dermatitis: Differentiation from Other Common Causes of Lower Leg Inflammation and Management Strategies

Stasis dermatitis is an inflammatory dermatosis of the lower extremities that most commonly occurs in elderly patients with underlying chronic venous insufficiency. In this article, we review the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, differential diagnosis, and management strategies of stasis dermatitis. Stasis dermatitis can be confused with a variety of cutaneous disorders, including cellulitis, allergic contact dermatitis,...