Is Hemosiderin Stain on the Lower Leg Life Threating ?
asked 11 months ago by myangelis419 in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
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Tags: buttocks, legs, hemosiderin staining, risk
2 answers to Is Hemosiderin Stain on the Lower Leg Life Threating ?
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Bronzing on the Lower Leg Often Not Serious
Hemosiderin is one of many causes for lower leg pigmentation. Most are of little concern, but in very rare circumstances can be associated with some unusual conditions. However, these are very rare events. Depending on the cause, there may be some treatments with different levels of success. It would be easy enough to have it evaluated by a dermatologist.
With that being said, if it has been diagnosed as hemosiderin pigmentation already, and is not part of a...
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Daniel I. Wasserman, MD
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
Naples Dermatologic Surgeon
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Hemosiderin not life threatening
Hemosiderin itself is not life threatening. It is caused by leaking of blood from vessels into the skin. May things can cause this. If you have leg swelling causing this you should have that evaluated. If it was caused by leg vein injections or trauma it is totally harmless to your health and is only a cosmetic problem.
