Stasis dermatitis and actinic keratoses discussed
Dear Dr Donohue explains stasis dermatitis with leg swelling and specks from red blood cells, plus actinic keratoses from sun exposure. Elevate legs, use compression stockings, and seek a doctor to assess serious conditions like heart failure. Actinic keratoses require removal to prevent cancer. treatments include freezing scraping or topical 5 FU.
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