Say Goodbye to Itchy, Scaly Legs: A Varicose Vein Skincare Guide

If you're experiencing itchy, dry, and scaly skin over your varicose veins, it's likely connected to the vein condition itself. When chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) progresses over time, pressure in the venous system builds up, and extra fluid leaks into the surrounding soft tissue, leading to leg swelling.

When leg swelling stretches the skin, long standing inflammation occurs and disrupts the skin's natural renewal process. As a result, dead skin builds up, and moisturizers become less effective and become more itchy.

Addressing the vein problem early is essential.

After the vein treatment, you can improve your skin by: 

• Daily exfoliation (using products like Kojic acid soap or sugar scrubs) until the scaliness improves, then twice a week for maintenance.

• Apply a generous amount of moisturizer or oil to your skin while it's still damp after showering.

• Using a skin whitening lotion with ingredients like vitamin C, hydroquinone, or niacinamide for any darkened areas that may develop after treatment.