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What Causes A Ring Like Indentation On The Legs When I Wear Tight Socks?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2020
Question: Hi---when I wear tight socks they leave a ring/indentation on my leg--What is causing this
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Antoneta Zotaj (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This is normal and is due to the pressure of the socks, nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Tight socks can cause a temporary indentation at the upper area where the socks are more tight. The area underneath the indentation might get a little swallen due to edema from the pressure applied by the indentation and preventing some of the blood to circulate as usual.

These are all normal changes with tight socks and should go back to normal after you take the socks off for a couple of hours.

If the indentation stays there after hours that you have put off your socks than this is not usual and a visit with your doctor is necessary to make sure all is well.

It also should not cause pain or changes in skin color. If the area is painful or the skin changes color please see your doctor.

I hope this email s helpful and answers to your question but please feel free to reply if more clarification is needed on this.

Kind regards

Antoneta Zotaj, MD
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What Causes A Ring Like Indentation On The Legs When I Wear Tight Socks?

Brief Answer: This is normal and is due to the pressure of the socks, nothing to worry Detailed Answer: Hello, Tight socks can cause a temporary indentation at the upper area where the socks are more tight. The area underneath the indentation might get a little swallen due to edema from the pressure applied by the indentation and preventing some of the blood to circulate as usual. These are all normal changes with tight socks and should go back to normal after you take the socks off for a couple of hours. If the indentation stays there after hours that you have put off your socks than this is not usual and a visit with your doctor is necessary to make sure all is well. It also should not cause pain or changes in skin color. If the area is painful or the skin changes color please see your doctor. I hope this email s helpful and answers to your question but please feel free to reply if more clarification is needed on this. Kind regards Antoneta Zotaj, MD