A type of dermatitis may be described by location ( e . g ., hand eczema ), by specific appearance ( eczema craquele or discoid ), or by possible cause ( varicose eczema ).
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"' Stasis dermatitis "'refers to the skin changes that occur in the leg as a result of " stasis " or blood pooling from insufficient venous return; the alternative name of "'varicose eczema "'comes from a common cause of this being varicose veins.