Mechanical Properties of Skin in Venous Lower Limb Syndrome

Abstract

The authors have investigated the theory of loss of skin elasticity in conditions of chronic venous insufficiency and have attempted to establish a possible link between the mechanical properties of the skin and the venous wall. They conclude that while diminished skin elasticity is found in conjunction with reticular varicose veins, there is no correlation with truncal varicocities. They suggest therefore that different aetiological factors are concerned in truncal and reticular varicose veins.