Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD Eczema on the legs may be treated differently depending on which part of the leg is affected. Lower leg eczema, also called varicose eczema or stasis eczema ...

Poor circulation is most common in your extremities, such as your legs and arms. Learn more about the symptoms and causes of poor circulation.

Puberty, pregnancy (pregnant women are very prone), and menopause, as well as taking estrogen, progesterone, and birth control pills, can weaken vein valves and change leg circulation.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Some months ago, my doctor used a QuantaFlo test to measure circulation in my legs. My result was low — 0.69 versus the normal range of 0.9-1.40. I was not surprised, as poor ...

The legs we stand on can keep us on the sidelines when circulation problems develop, says Dr. Luis Navarro, a leg specialist at Beth Israel Medical Center and the Vein Treatment Center. Women ...

Stem cell therapy may help people with circulation problems in their legs. Duke researchers are testing the safety of injecting placental stem cells in patients with peripheral arterial disease ...

Causes of leg ulcers Leg ulcers are caused by increased blood pressure, which often stems from poor circulation in the leg veins.

Treating leg ulcers within two weeks by closing faulty veins improves healing by 12 per cent compared to standard treatment, according to new findings.

Medication to improve circulation may be prescribed, and may include cholesterol-lowering statins and anticoagulants. There are two surgical procedures commonly performed in qualifying patients.

“More importantly, we saw improvements in wall shear stress, which is a key mechanical factor linked to blood vessel health,” ...

Persistent leg pain or numbness should never be brushed aside as mere fatigue or aging, a specialist warned, saying these ...