Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases H – K Hypostatic Eczema January 31, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Symptoms of hypostatic eczema include: Itching and redness in the affected area, mainly around the ankles. Swelling of the lower legs. Skin that may be dry, flaky, or cracked. In severe cases, open sores or wounds may form. Skin discoloration, often brownish due to iron deposition from leaking capillaries. Causes The primary cause of […] Read more » chronic skin inflammation Eczema due to venous insufficiency Edema and eczema Hypostatic eczema Hypostatic eczema treatment Poor circulation in legs Skin discoloration on legs Skin problems due to stasis Skin rash on legs Stasis dermatitis Venous eczema