This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Venous Disorders, Subject name: Surgery
Which of the following treatments would you recommend for this patient ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Apply hydrogen peroxide, B. Compression stockings, C. Oral antibiotics, D. Topical antibiotic ointment
B: Compression stockings
Answer: B: Compression stockings 
Explanation: Note the distended touous vein over the leg with soft tissue edema - varicose viens. Patients with stasis dermatitis and stasis ulceration benefit greatly from leg elevation and the routine use of compression stockings with a gradient of at least 30-40 mmHg. Use of emollients and/or mid-potency topical glucocoicoids and avoidance of irritants are also helpful in treating stasis dermatitis. Diuretics may be required to adequately control chronic edema.