The invention relates to a compression or support stocking to encase a human leg, comprising 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 B1, and the pressure at measuring point 1 amounts to 90%-100% of the pressure at measuring point B. The invention further relates to the use of a compression or support stocking for treating Ulcus cruris venosum.