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What Causes Varicose Veins Along With Rashes On Legs And Hands?

My son (46yrs) has bad varicus viens and his ankles are red raw and has flakey skin He also has a rash on his legs and hands Doc says its all connected but only supplies cream which is not much help can you suggest what else he can do or get he is in a great deal of pain
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,

I can understand your concern for varicose veins and rash on the legs as well as hands of your son.

Varicose veins are commonly seen due to perforaters in the superficial and deep veins. It is very often seen in person with obesity or overweight status. Just check if your son has tendency to gain weight and is not obese.

Rash is generally not seen in varicose veins and is commonly seen in other of the conditions not related to varicose veins.

I suggest you to meet a family physician to get a proper diagnosis of the rash. It is also very important to meet surgeon to get proper treatment and cure of varicose veins.

I suggest your son to reduce weight if on higher side.

All the best
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What Causes Varicose Veins Along With Rashes On Legs And Hands?

Hello, I can understand your concern for varicose veins and rash on the legs as well as hands of your son. Varicose veins are commonly seen due to perforaters in the superficial and deep veins. It is very often seen in person with obesity or overweight status. Just check if your son has tendency to gain weight and is not obese. Rash is generally not seen in varicose veins and is commonly seen in other of the conditions not related to varicose veins. I suggest you to meet a family physician to get a proper diagnosis of the rash. It is also very important to meet surgeon to get proper treatment and cure of varicose veins. I suggest your son to reduce weight if on higher side. All the best