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Spider veins can be something that people don’t want to look creeping anywhere in their skin. These tiny vens are actually ,ade visible by blook that have been poolin there. Although the appearance of thread veins, or spider veins, becomes increasingly common with age, it’s not that difficult to get rid of them – if you know how.
Elevating your legs (without crossing them) is one way to reduce the amount of spider veins you have.
It’s estimated that at least half of all people over age 50 have thread veins, which are simply enlarged blood vessels which are visible through the skin, in several places: knees, ankles, legs and parts of the face, especially on the cheeks and around the nose. Although they are most common among women, they also afflict men – even though some say they appear due to the prevalence of the female hormone, estrogen. Most people start getting them between the ages of 30 – 60, although is some cases they appear when an individual is still in his or her teens.
Luckily, several treatments now exist to treat the veins, which in medical parlance are called telangiectasia or “sunburst varicosities” – a lovely name for an unattractive sight! While they cause no physical harm, they can be ugly and cause undue emotional distress. Before having them removed, however, check with your doctor to make sure they are not the result of an underlying vascular condition.
The Reason Behin Spider Vein Formation
We get spider veins because we’re human. The human skin is a fragile thing, and veins can appear due to a number of causes, including a backup or pooling of blood in an area, excessive alcohol consumption, trauma, age, genetics, hormones, pregnancy, taking certain medications and exposure to the sun.
A variety of treatments are available to get rid of spider veins. Be aware that some thread veins are actually connected to varicose veins, which is why it’s important to have an ultrasound first before having any treatment to remove them. This is to stop them from reappearing.
If your spider veins measure more than 3mm, it might be a good idea to have them removed surgically. Most of the treatments listed below are only for smaller veins. It is recommended that around five treatments on average will be required to achieve the look you want, but every case is different – so talk things over in detail with your physician or qualified practitioner before you begin.