Hemosiderosis and Venous Insufficiency or Stasis Dermititis?

I have seen two different doctors for my ankles and shins, one of them diagnosed me with hemosiderosis and venous insufficiency. The other said I had Stasis dermititis. Should I see another doctor. They said there is nothing that can be done.

Answers from doctors (8)


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Feb 17, 2011

These are basically identical diagnoses and there is almost always something that can be done. If your saphenous vein is refluxing, look towards Endovenous Ablation. If you have open perforator veins in the area, look towards ultrasound guided sclerotherapy. If none of these are present, find a good pair of below-knee compression stockings.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

These are basically identical diagnoses and there is almost always something that can be done. If your saphenous vein is refluxing, look towards Endovenous Ablation. If you have open perforator veins in the area, look towards ultrasound guided sclerotherapy. If none of these are present, find a good pair of below-knee compression stockings.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Jan 18, 2011

You should see a vein specialist to see if any of the venous insufficiency is in the superficial veins which can sometimes be treated to improve your situation.
David A. Engleman M.D.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

You should see a vein specialist to see if any of the venous insufficiency is in the superficial veins which can sometimes be treated to improve your situation.
David A. Engleman M.D.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Nu Vela Vein Center

Published on Jan 18, 2011

Venous insufficiency is probably the cause of both your stasis dermatitis
and hemosiderosis. Once your venous insufficiency is treated, the other
conditions MAY get somewhat better over time. if not treated they will
probably get worse and may even progress to skin ulceration.
Raffi Dishakjian, M.D

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Answered by Nu Vela Vein Center

Venous insufficiency is probably the cause of both your stasis dermatitis
and hemosiderosis. Once your venous insufficiency is treated, the other
conditions MAY get somewhat better over time. if not treated they will
probably get worse and may even progress to skin ulceration.
Raffi Dishakjian, M.D

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Jan 18, 2011

If you have venous insufficiency, there are non-invasive procedures that can halt the problem. An ultrasound will make the diagnosis. I recommend visiting a vein specialist.

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Answered by Miller Vein

If you have venous insufficiency, there are non-invasive procedures that can halt the problem. An ultrasound will make the diagnosis. I recommend visiting a vein specialist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jan 17, 2011

The brownish discoloration that occurs around the ankle and lower tibial area is due to hemosiderin deposits which are a result of blood cell breakdown due to venous hypertension. This is called venous stasis which leads to stasis dermatitis. You do not need to see another doctor but you should see a vein specialist for evaluation of valvular insufficiency.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

The brownish discoloration that occurs around the ankle and lower tibial area is due to hemosiderin deposits which are a result of blood cell breakdown due to venous hypertension. This is called venous stasis which leads to stasis dermatitis. You do not need to see another doctor but you should see a vein specialist for evaluation of valvular insufficiency.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Jan 17, 2011

Interesting, your doctors are saying the same but making you dizzy with the terminology. Stasis dermatitis is a consequence of venous insufficiency. Hemosiderosis is usually a term that is not applied to these conditions, it is the abnormal deposition of iron in certain tissues like liver, heart, skin, etc.
Stasis dermatitis shows that purple-red color because of the deposition of iron in the skin due to the poor circulation. It is almost always associated with venous disease.
You need a vein doctor (Phlebologist)
Dr Farhy

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

Interesting, your doctors are saying the same but making you dizzy with the terminology. Stasis dermatitis is a consequence of venous insufficiency. Hemosiderosis is usually a term that is not applied to these conditions, it is the abnormal deposition of iron in certain tissues like liver, heart, skin, etc.
Stasis dermatitis shows that purple-red color because of the deposition of iron in the skin due to the poor circulation. It is almost always associated with venous disease.
You need a vein doctor (Phlebologist)
Dr Farhy

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jan 17, 2011

It's difficult to say without seeing the areas.
What type of doctors were they? Specialist or primary care?
Did you have an ultrasound performed to assess venous insufficiency? If so, was it deep or superficial vein insufficiency?
I would recommend you see a physician who is a vascular or venous surgeon with experience in these problems.
At the very least, if there are no arterial problems, we would recommend compression hose. These should be measured and fitted to your legs.
Norman N. Bein MD FACS

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

It's difficult to say without seeing the areas.
What type of doctors were they? Specialist or primary care?
Did you have an ultrasound performed to assess venous insufficiency? If so, was it deep or superficial vein insufficiency?
I would recommend you see a physician who is a vascular or venous surgeon with experience in these problems.
At the very least, if there are no arterial problems, we would recommend compression hose. These should be measured and fitted to your legs.
Norman N. Bein MD FACS

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Jan 17, 2011

See an experienced phlebologist.
Stephen F. Daugherty, MD, FACS, RVT, RPhS

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

See an experienced phlebologist.
Stephen F. Daugherty, MD, FACS, RVT, RPhS

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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