It has been reported that some patients have been misdiagnosed with Cellulitis , when in fact the correct diagnosis in their specific case was Varicose Eczema.
Varicose eczema is an eczema that occurs alongside varicose veins in the legs. Symptoms can include a dry, scaly rash, red and discoloured skin, hyperpigmentation, aching legs, warm skin and swollen ankles. Varicose eczema can be misdiagnosed as other dermatological conditions such as cellulitis, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, scabies, hives and allergies.