Old bad leg

"Old rotten legs" are also called "scabies legs". They are a complication of varicose veins or superficial phlebitis and can also occur in deep vein thrombosis syndrome. The lesions are mostly in the lower extremity calf. In the acute phase, the main symptoms are redness, swelling and pain in the lower extremity calf. There are cord nodules or large areas of clumps, all with pigmentation. Generally, the course of disease is long. Due to the dryness of the skin, desquamation, it gradually develops to ulceration, the wound surface gradually expands, and it is difficult to heal. The literature is known as "trouser sores" and "skirt sores", which mostly occur in patients who stand for a long time, walk with weights, and have varicose veins in the lower limbs.

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