Changing bandages and wearing compression hosiery without consulting a specialist.
Giving patients with trophic changes in the ankle area hormonal creams (especially steroid creams) until venous insufficiency is ruled out.
Telling patients with varicose veins that this is a cosmetic problem and that they should consult a specialist when problems arise.
Without determining the cause and without eliminating it, prescribing supportive compression hosiery for a long period to patients with trophic changes in the ankles or with varicose veins.
