Treatment for stasis dermatitis includes treating its root cause and also controlling its number of symptoms. Treatments can include topical or oral antibiotics if the skin is infected, avoiding foods high in salt, elevating legs above the heart every few hours to reduce swelling, and wearing compression stockings to reduce swelling. Supplemental vitamin C and rutin (a plant pigment and antioxidant) to help keep blood vessels healthy and flexible is also another effective treatment for patients.