Abstract
07Jul 2019 CASE STUDY ON BILATERAL STASIS DERMATITIS WITH CELLULITIS - A PHARMACIST OUTLOOK. S. Kavitha , S. Sabishruthi and B. Jagan Nathan. Department of Pharmacy Practice, Jaya College of Paramedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Thiruninravur, Chennai - 602024.
Highlights
Stasis dermatitis is a common clinical manifestation present with varicose vein, skin changes such as dermatitis hyperpigmentation, lipodermatosclerosis and chronic leg ulcers
The patient was treated with appropriate drug therapy with proper counselling sessions regarding disease, drugs and lifestyle modifications
The pharmacist plays an important role in analyzing the case study in order to provide excellence in clinical outcomes and to improve the patient’s quality of life
Summary
Background: Stasis dermatitis is a common clinical manifestation present with varicose vein, skin changes such as dermatitis hyperpigmentation, lipodermatosclerosis and chronic leg ulcers. Later he developed skin lesions and cracking skin in both the legs with exudation. The patient was diagnosed to have stasis dermatitis with cellulitis. The patient was treated with topical applications and antibiotics to improve the clinical condition. Conclusion: The patient was treated with appropriate drug therapy with proper counselling sessions regarding disease, drugs and lifestyle modifications.
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