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Which condition is characterized by localized chronic inflammation and fibrosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the lower leg?
Which condition is characterized by localized chronic inflammation and fibrosis of the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the lower leg?
- Cellulitis
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Lipodermatosclerosis (correct)
What is the process that leads to skin pigmentation in women with yellow-brown or red-brown pigmentation on the medial ankle?
What is the process that leads to skin pigmentation in women with yellow-brown or red-brown pigmentation on the medial ankle?
- Hemosiderin release (correct)
- Collagen synthesis
- Melanin production
- Keratinocyte activation
What can lead to stasis dermatitis, a scaly, pruritic rash in the affected area?
What can lead to stasis dermatitis, a scaly, pruritic rash in the affected area?
- Vitamin deficiency
- UV radiation exposure
- Excessive sweating
- Hemosiderin accumulation (correct)
What test examines the function of superficial and perforating venous valves?
What test examines the function of superficial and perforating venous valves?
What leads to the formation of white, coin- to palm-sized atrophic plaques known as atrophie blanche?
What leads to the formation of white, coin- to palm-sized atrophic plaques known as atrophie blanche?
Which procedure involves the application of a tourniquet to compress the superficial veins, mainly the great saphenous vein?
Which procedure involves the application of a tourniquet to compress the superficial veins, mainly the great saphenous vein?
What causes indurated and hardened skin in lipodermatosclerosis?
What causes indurated and hardened skin in lipodermatosclerosis?
What is the key factor responsible for yellow-brown or red-brown skin pigmentation in women with venous issues?
What is the key factor responsible for yellow-brown or red-brown skin pigmentation in women with venous issues?
What symptom is associated with paraplantar varicose veins?
What symptom is associated with paraplantar varicose veins?
How does atrophie blanche differ from other skin manifestations in affected areas?
How does atrophie blanche differ from other skin manifestations in affected areas?
