01/11/2026
Your legs keep receipts — even when you don’t. 🧾🦵
Dark patches around the ankles aren’t just a cosmetic change. ⚠️
Brown, red, or purple discoloration is one of the clearest warning signs of advanced vein disease.
This happens when blood pools in the veins 🩸, iron leaks into the skin, and inflammation causes lasting damage — a condition called stasis dermatitis.
Once skin changes reach a certain point, they may never fully reverse ⏳, even with treatment.
That’s why discoloration isn’t something to “wait and see.” It often appears before ulcers 🩹 and signals that your veins aren’t doing their job.
If your legs are showing signs like swelling, heaviness, or skin changes, it may be time to take a closer look 🔍 — before the receipt gets longer.