Venous eczema, stasis eczema or varicose
eczema are terms used to describe changes
in the upper layer of the skin associated
with venous hypertension. Signs of venous
hypertension include pitting oedema, stasis
purpura resulting in haemosiderin deposits,
dry itchy skin, inflammation and induration
(Wingfield 2009). These signs and symptoms
can be mistaken for cellulitis. Symptoms of
venous eczema that may help to differentiate
from cellulitis include bilateral scaliness, itch
and crusting of the skin with no pain and
tenderness of the leg