The Influence of Compression Stockings on Skin's Barrier Function at Patients With Chronic Venous Disease

Prospective, Randomized and Explorative Controlled Study About Influences of Compression Stockings on Skin's Barrier Function at Patients With Chronic Venous Insufficiency

The purpose of this study is to investigate if wearing of compression stockings influences the skin moisture. Conservative stockings are compared with urea containing compression stockings to find out if using urea prevents dehydration of the skin while wearing the urea compression stockings. Secondary aim was to find out if urea containing stockings increase the compliance to wear the compression stockings regulary by patients with diagnosed chronic venous insufficiency.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clincial diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency
• Age: 18-80 years
• Patient's information and willingness to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age under 18 years
• Lower limp edema not caused by venous insufficiency
• Acute deep venous thrombosis
• Arterial occlusive disease
• Diabetes mellitus with neuropathy or peripheral arterial disturbance of perfusion
• immobile Patients
• Pregnancy