Spider veins are common in millions of individuals. They are known as spider veins because of their appearance. The lesion has a dark center with small lines radiating away from the center. Why spider veins occur is not fully understood but has been linked to excess sun exposure and excess pressure in the small veins.
Where do spider veins occur most commonly?
Spider veins are most common on the face and legs. On the face, spider veins have been linked to sun exposure. They typically appear on the nose and cheeks. On the legs, spider veins are most common on the back and front of thighs and near the knee. Women who stand all day and those who take the birth control pills are also prone to spider veins.
Can spider veins cause symptoms?
All individuals should understand that spider veins are harmless and only a cosmetic problem. Spider veins do not cause any symptoms. If any individual complains of pain, swelling, itching, or numbness-the cause is not spider veins. The majority of women come to see a physician only because spider veins are unsightly and the problem is cosmetic.
How can one get rid of spider veins?
Spider veins on the legs can be removed using two methods. One is sclerotherapy and other is laser. Sclerotherapy involves injection of an irritant chemical into each spider vein. The irritant chemical causes collapse of the vein. The vein is then slowly removed from the body in a few weeks. Each spider veins requires a needle prick. After the procedure, compressive garments have to be worn for about a week. Laser is another way to treat spider veins. The procedure is fast, has little down time and the results are fairly immediate. Laser unfortunately is fairly expensive.
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