Question:
The skin on my legs above my ankle up to mid thigh is pinkish red. Why is that?

It doesn't hurt, but never goes away.    — mari C. (posted on August 18, 2002)

August 18, 2002
Hi, I think maybe what you are seeing is chronic venous insuffiency. It comes from the viens in the lower leg breaking down somewhat and not being able to pull the blood back up into the leg, therefore it is pooling in the lower leg. This causes swelling and redness to the skin. What helps to get that blood back up the leg is compression stockings, excercise like walking and keeping your legs elevated as much as possible. Hope this helps you!
   — Sarah B.