Skin Pigmentation Specialist

Skin pigmentation changes can be a telltale sign of venous disease. If you’ve noticed skin discoloration in your legs, it’s important to get evaluated by a vein specialist as soon as possible. At Texas Vascular Institute in Hurst and Dallas, Texas, expert interventional radiologist Dev Batra, MD, is a varicose vein specialist who can determine why skin pigmentation changes occur and then treat your vein issues effectively. Book your appointment using online scheduling, or call the office for help now.

Skin Pigmentation Q & A

When chronic venous insufficiency isn’t treated, you can develop venous stasis dermatitis. In this condition, you develop discolored pigmentation, known as hemosiderin deposits, on your feet, ankles, and lower legs. Hemosiderin is a pigment that comes from the breakdown of hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein in your red blood cells. Usually, the resulting skin pigmentation is brownish, reddish, or a dark bronze shade.  

Although you can develop some skin pigmentation with chronic venous insufficiency, significant skin changes and dramatic pigmentation are usually an indicator that you’re now dealing with venous stasis dermatitis. 

What should I do if my feet, ankles, or legs change in color?

If your feet, ankles, or legs develop discolored blotches, or if large swaths of skin grow significantly darker, it’s important to schedule an evaluation at Texas Vascular Institute as soon as possible. If chronic venous insufficiency and venous stasis dermatitis aren’t treated, you could end up with deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolisms, nonhealing ulcers, and other very dangerous problems.

You may also benefit from lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, minimizing sodium intake, and increasing your activity level. 

With help from Texas Vascular Institute, you can eliminate skin pigmentation and enjoy life without vein disease. Call the office or book your consultation with the online scheduler today.