Stasis Dermatitis & Leg Ulcers - Dermatology

PG: Evaluation and Treatment
PS should be considered a dermatologic emergency
and an urgent referral to a dermatologist should be
considered
The diagnosis of PG is one of exclusion; there are no
specific histological or clinical features
Although non-diagnostic, a skin biopsy is often
performed to exclude other conditions
Treatment of the underlying disease may not help PG
(often doesn’t)
Topical therapy: Superpotent steroids, topical
tacrolimus
Systemic therapy: Systemic steroids, cyclosporine,
tacrolimus, cellcept, thalidomide, TNF-inhibitors