Spider Veins
Spider veins, or telangiectasias, are the small thin clusters of blue, red or purple veins, close to the surface of the skin that commonly appear on the legs and face. Spider veins are connected to the deep venous system, however these surface veins are of no benefit. They can be caused by heredity, hormones, weight gain, trauma, prolonged standing or even certain medications. The veins can appear as a true spider shape, dark in the center surrounded by smaller vessels radiating out from it, tiny branch like shapes or simple linear lines. Symptoms associated with the veins range from aching and burning to swelling and cramping, often at night. Spider veins can be treated with sclerotherapy, laser treatments or IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments.
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