Improvement Following Housing Stabilization in a Person Experiencing Homelessness With Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Stasis Dermatitis
Chronic venous insufficiency with stasis dermatitis is a common condition that requires careful dermatologic management, including wound care and compression therapy. Management can be particularly challenging for people experiencing homelessness. This report details the course of a man previously experiencing homelessness whose stasis dermatitis and overall health improved following placement in a permanent supportive housing program. Addressing social determinants of health, including housing, hygiene, and care access, facilitated healing, highlighting housing stabilization as an essential component of effective dermatologic management.
Authors
- Pia Valvassori
- Stephanie Sutton
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2026-05-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.108497
- Primary Topic
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00