Table 1.

Established risk factors for developing stasis dermatitis

Risk factors
Older age (usually > 50 years) Female sex Pregnancy Obesity Prolonged periods of sitting or standing High blood pressure Heart failure Kidney failure Chronic edema History of cellulitis Varicose veins History of blood clots in the legs (e.g., deep vein thrombosis) Leg vein surgeries Leg injuries Family history of venous disease