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Why Spider Veins Develop and What You Can Do to Treat Them
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Why Spider Veins Develop and What You Can Do to Treat Them

Written by Jennifer Robertson, MD, MSEd, NBHWC | Reviewed by Patricia Pinto-Garcia, MD, MPH Published on June 13, 2022 Key takeaways: Spider veins, also called telangiectasias, are swollen or damaged blood vessels.  Spider veins aren’t usually dangerous, but they can have a cosmetic impact. Sclerotherapy and other treatments can lessen the appearance of spider veins. ...

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Treatment and prevention of spider veins

Spider veins are small, damaged veins that can appear on the surface of the legs or face. They are usually not painful or harmful, but some people may wish to treat them for cosmetic reasons. Spider veins can be blue, purple, or red and may appear in the form of thin lines, webs, or branches....