a compression or support stocking encases a human leg . the stocking has a first understocking and a first overstocking , each with a leg section and a foot section , which can be worn over each other , wherein the understocking has a continuous pressure progression in the area between measuring points b and b 1 , and the pressure at measuring point b 1 amounts to 90 %- 100 % of the pressure at measuring point b . the compression or support stocking can be used for treating ulcus cruris venosum .