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If you have small veins just under your skin surface, this may indicate an underlying disease. These veins are known as spider veins.
To understand more about it, keep reading.
Spider veins are small, blood vessels that may appear on the face or the legs. They may be purple, red, or blue and form webs or thin lines or branches. Hence, they are named spider webs. Many times, they are also referred to as thread veins or marble veins.
Spider veins in the hands and legs are caused by the abnormal function of the valves inside the veins. Veins carry blood back to the heart to prevent blood from flowing backward, and veins have a valve that closes once the blood passes through it. Damage or weakening of the valve allows blood to flow backward instead of upwards. It can also pool inside the vein and cause a bulge underneath the skin, resulting in spider veins.
Sun damage or increased pressure often causes the bursting of the blood vessels on the face.
The following are some of the risk factors that may increase a person’s risk of developing spider veins:
The symptoms of spider veins are similar to varicose veins; however, they are much milder. It may cause an unpleasant appearance and mild discomfort. The symptoms may include:
Spider veins are usually not painful or harmful but may cause some discomfort. Some people may wish to treat them for cosmetic reasons. The following treatment options are available:
Lifestyle alteration can also help you prevent new spider veins or stop existing ones from getting worse. These includes:
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