Welcome to In This Together, a community for people that need to use compression therapy.
Here, you can find advice on your condition and how compression helps, as well as guidance on the compression products available, how to access them and use them correctly. You can also discover events, campaigns, associations and charities that can all provide you with valuable support, to help you live life in compression to the fullest.
Understanding what your condition is the first step in being able to manage it well. If you are unsure of your diagnosis, you should talk with your healthcare professional to find out the exact cause of your problem.
People with disorders of the venous and/or lymphatic systems will see a number of gradual changes occur to their skin with time, these can be mild, moderate or severe.
The skin is the largest organ in the body and as such needs care and attention. It is important to know how to cleanse and dry your skin, check your skin for any changes and to moisturise.