Hello, I am Dr Haroun Gajraj Director of the
VeinCare Centres in the South West of England.
I am going to tell you the truth about varicose
eczema.
You see a lot of people believe that it is
a dermatological condition, a skin condition
that should be treated by dermatologists or
with creams.
Well it is an inflammation and some doctors
treat it with steroid cream.
Now this is just not acceptable and it is
completely wrong.
You see, the cause of varicose eczema is not
varicose veins or inflammation, it is actually
a condition called superficial vein reflux
which causes varicose eczema.
And, it is the superficial vein reflux that
needs to be treated.
Steroid creams just mask the problem.
In fact, if you use steroids for a long time,
they can actually damage the skin, making
it thin and more vulnerable to damage.
So if you have varicose eczema and you are
being treated by steroid creams, go and see
your doctor and ask to see a vein specialist.
I have treated many people with varicose eczema
and if it is caught at an early stage, it
can be cured completely.
Steroid creams just mask the problem.
Now if you are troubled by varicose eczema,
I would be interested to hear from you.
You are very welcome to contact us by email
or via the contact form and I would be very
happy to answer any questions that you have.
Thank you for watching the Truth about Varicose
Eczema.
