Do Compression Stockings help with Hemosiderosis and Venous Insufficency?

Do Compression Stockings help with Hemosiderosis and Venous Insufficency?

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More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Nov 12, 2010

The stockings do help with venous insufficiency and can potentially help with hemosiderin "staining." It will not treat hemosiderosis (the excess iron in the blood).

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

The stockings do help with venous insufficiency and can potentially help with hemosiderin "staining." It will not treat hemosiderosis (the excess iron in the blood).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Oct 21, 2010

Hemosiderosis is an iron overload disorder resulting in an accumulation of hemosiderin. If you are referring to hemosiderin deposition that occurs after sclerotherapy, than this pigment staining can be quite difficult to treat. The currently available methods include the use of a Q-switched ruby laser and/or certain chelating agents. Bleaching agents affect mostly melanocyte deposition and will not be effective against hemosiderin deposits. Compression stockings are very effective in preventing pigmentation, thus one of the important reasons to wear well fitted, graded compression stockings after your treatments.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

Hemosiderosis is an iron overload disorder resulting in an accumulation of hemosiderin. If you are referring to hemosiderin deposition that occurs after sclerotherapy, than this pigment staining can be quite difficult to treat. The currently available methods include the use of a Q-switched ruby laser and/or certain chelating agents. Bleaching agents affect mostly melanocyte deposition and will not be effective against hemosiderin deposits. Compression stockings are very effective in preventing pigmentation, thus one of the important reasons to wear well fitted, graded compression stockings after your treatments.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Nu Vela Vein Center

Published on Oct 18, 2010

Compression stockings are used to minimize the accumulation of blood in the treated veins, specially in larger spider veins and blue veins. Less blood in these veins will result in less deposition of the breakdown products of hemoglobin in the tissues and less skin staining (Hemosiderosis).
Compression stockings will offer only temporary and often incomplete relief for venous insufficiency, as the underlying problem of faulty vein valves is not addressed. They are also cumbersome to use on a daily basis and poorly accepted by most patients as a long term solution to the problem, specially with the effectiveness and safety record of minimally invasive endovenous treatment options available nowadays.

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Answered by Nu Vela Vein Center

Compression stockings are used to minimize the accumulation of blood in the treated veins, specially in larger spider veins and blue veins. Less blood in these veins will result in less deposition of the breakdown products of hemoglobin in the tissues and less skin staining (Hemosiderosis).
Compression stockings will offer only temporary and often incomplete relief for venous insufficiency, as the underlying problem of faulty vein valves is not addressed. They are also cumbersome to use on a daily basis and poorly accepted by most patients as a long term solution to the problem, specially with the effectiveness and safety record of minimally invasive endovenous treatment options available nowadays.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Oct 18, 2010

The stockings do help with venous insufficiency and can potentially help with hemosiderin "staining." It will not treat hemosiderosis (the excess iron in the blood).

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Answered by Miller Vein

The stockings do help with venous insufficiency and can potentially help with hemosiderin "staining." It will not treat hemosiderosis (the excess iron in the blood).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 14, 2010

Compressions stockings are one of the mainstays in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. They work by reducing the venous pressure,compressing the veins and increasing the venous return to the heart. All of these factors aid in treating chronic venous insufficiency. It would be wise to obtain a venous ultrasound to see if there is any underlying valvular reflux which could be contributing to the venous insufficiency. As far as I know, compression stockings do nothing for hemosiderosis.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Compressions stockings are one of the mainstays in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. They work by reducing the venous pressure,compressing the veins and increasing the venous return to the heart. All of these factors aid in treating chronic venous insufficiency. It would be wise to obtain a venous ultrasound to see if there is any underlying valvular reflux which could be contributing to the venous insufficiency. As far as I know, compression stockings do nothing for hemosiderosis.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Oct 14, 2010

They help with all of the symptoms of venous insufficiency.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

They help with all of the symptoms of venous insufficiency.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Oct 14, 2010

They will help slow the progression.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

They will help slow the progression.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Oct 14, 2010

Compression stockings which are properly fitted help considerably with venous insufficiency. They will slow down progression of the venous insufficiency and often will help considerably with pain, tenderness, or swelling. Routine daily use of compression stockings often will improve the skin changes associated with venous insufficiency including the brown hemosiderin deposits and stasis dermatitis.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Compression stockings which are properly fitted help considerably with venous insufficiency. They will slow down progression of the venous insufficiency and often will help considerably with pain, tenderness, or swelling. Routine daily use of compression stockings often will improve the skin changes associated with venous insufficiency including the brown hemosiderin deposits and stasis dermatitis.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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