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Treatment

Spider veins do not require treatment. In some people, compression stockings may reduce the size of existing spider veins and help prevent the appearance of more. The two most common cosmetic treatments to remove spider veins are sclerotherapy and laser.

- Sclerotherapy: injecting a saline solution directly into the affected area, which makes spider veins disappear. The area may be sore for a few days and could be bruising, which should disappear in a few weeks. Could take several sessions of sclerotherapy. Injections can be slightly painful. Read the rest of this entry »

Symptoms

Blood vessels usually appear red or bluish purple on the legs or thighs, and in the face, forearms or hands. In general, spider veins cause no symptoms, but in rare cases may cause mild discomfort but continuous or burning sensation.

Diagnosis

Your health professional can diagnose spider veins just looking at them.

Duration

Spider veins may be permanent or may disappear by themselves after a few months, especially if they are caused by pregnancy or certain medicines. Read the rest of this entry »

The superficial veins of the legs, sometimes called “spider veins” occur when a group of tiny veins are concentrated beneath the surface of the skin and cause pigmentation of red, blue or purple. These spider veins are named for the way they acquire pigmentation. In some cases, spider veins are much lower in others are more obvious, which could acomplejar the person. However, spider veins are harmless and are usually treated only for aesthetic reasons.

Spider veins occur most often in the thighs, ankles, calves, and are more common in women than in men. Not clearly understood what causes each of the cases of spider veins, but may be a hereditary problem. Some cases are related to pregnancy, use of contraceptive pills or excess weight. Read the rest of this entry »