Is there anyway to get rid of the brown discoloration on my ankles and lower leg due to venous stasis?
Answer: Treatment of dark stains on the skin from veins Venous stasis may lead to skin discoloration. We use a combination regimen including Melarase AM and Melarase PM to lighten the discoloration. Best, DR. Karamanoukian
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Answer: Treatment of dark stains on the skin from veins Venous stasis may lead to skin discoloration. We use a combination regimen including Melarase AM and Melarase PM to lighten the discoloration. Best, DR. Karamanoukian
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Answer: Venous stasis decoloration I would like to see the extent of the discoloration to better inform you, however the first thing would be to eliminate the venous stasis. You need an evaluation with a Board Certified Vein Specialist. After the stasis is resolved you need to wait. In general venous stasis discoloration DOES NOT resolve. It might clear slightly but not resolve completely.
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Answer: Venous stasis decoloration I would like to see the extent of the discoloration to better inform you, however the first thing would be to eliminate the venous stasis. You need an evaluation with a Board Certified Vein Specialist. After the stasis is resolved you need to wait. In general venous stasis discoloration DOES NOT resolve. It might clear slightly but not resolve completely.
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April 7, 2018
Answer: Treatment for Pigmentation from Venous Stasis Thanks for your
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April 7, 2018
Answer: Treatment for Pigmentation from Venous Stasis Thanks for your
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September 3, 2014
Answer: Treatment of venous stasis changes. The brownish discoloration that occurs around the ankles and lower leg secondary to venous stasis is a result of long standing venous insufficiency and there is no short term fix. There are several lightening agents available such as hydroquinolone, bag balm (contains hydroquinolone) and some vein specific lightening agents. There is no guarantee that any of these will resolve the discoloration and all of these take a very long time to work. If you have venous insufficiency, you should have a full venous evaluation with a reflux ultrasound examination. Treating the underlying venous insufficiency will help to improve the quality of the ankle and lower leg skin and may decrease the discoloration over time.
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September 3, 2014
Answer: Treatment of venous stasis changes. The brownish discoloration that occurs around the ankles and lower leg secondary to venous stasis is a result of long standing venous insufficiency and there is no short term fix. There are several lightening agents available such as hydroquinolone, bag balm (contains hydroquinolone) and some vein specific lightening agents. There is no guarantee that any of these will resolve the discoloration and all of these take a very long time to work. If you have venous insufficiency, you should have a full venous evaluation with a reflux ultrasound examination. Treating the underlying venous insufficiency will help to improve the quality of the ankle and lower leg skin and may decrease the discoloration over time.
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July 26, 2017
Answer: Hyperpigmentation due to venous insufficiency - topical treatment There are some cremes that we use routinely in our practice for patients who have hyperpigmentation in the gaiter areas of the legs. This is classified as CEAP C4 disease according to the classification of venous disease. CEAP C4b is a more advanced form in that there is hardening of the skin and leatheriness along with the pigmentary changes. I recommend both Sclerovase and Scleroquin plus cremes to be used daily along with an oral product called Scler-X which also lightens pigmentary deposits in the skin - on the face, on the chest and also in the legs. See the link below for more information on these products. Realize that it will take at least 2 cycles of skin growth, sometimes more (3 or more) for you to see the elimination of these pigmentary deposits in the skin. Each cycle of skin growth from base to the top layer is 180 days ! There is no quick fix.
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July 26, 2017
Answer: Hyperpigmentation due to venous insufficiency - topical treatment There are some cremes that we use routinely in our practice for patients who have hyperpigmentation in the gaiter areas of the legs. This is classified as CEAP C4 disease according to the classification of venous disease. CEAP C4b is a more advanced form in that there is hardening of the skin and leatheriness along with the pigmentary changes. I recommend both Sclerovase and Scleroquin plus cremes to be used daily along with an oral product called Scler-X which also lightens pigmentary deposits in the skin - on the face, on the chest and also in the legs. See the link below for more information on these products. Realize that it will take at least 2 cycles of skin growth, sometimes more (3 or more) for you to see the elimination of these pigmentary deposits in the skin. Each cycle of skin growth from base to the top layer is 180 days ! There is no quick fix.
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