Eczema

Eczema

A skin disease, usually itchy, that manifests itself as an inflammatory skin reaction. There are often red patches, vesicles (tiny blisters), nodules, or scaly skin. It is not infectious. Along with hardening of the skin, discolouration, and poorly healing ulcers, eczema is often found in the ankle and lower leg area in advanced stages of untreated varicose veins and in association with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).