Symptoms of stasis dermatitis

The symptoms of stasis dermatitis include:

skin discoloration
itching
scaling
ulcers
You may also experience symptoms of venous insufficiency, including:

leg swelling
calf pain
calf tenderness
a dull ache or heaviness in your legs that gets worse when you stand

In the early stages of stasis dermatitis, the skin on your legs may look thin. Your skin may also itch, but try not to scratch it. Scratching can cause the skin to crack and fluid to seep out.

Over time, these changes can become permanent. Your skin may eventually thicken, harden, or turn dark brown. This is called lipodermatosclerosis. It may also look lumpy.

In the final stages of stasis dermatitis, your skin breaks down and an ulcer, or sore, forms. Ulcers from stasis dermatitis usually form on the inside of your ankle.