Age Spots Exfoliation
& Spider Vein Removal
by Vasculyse

NEWS ARTICLE:

Spider Veins: Could Be Signs of Skin Damage
Philippine News Today May 15-30, 2007 Issue

The capillaries are the smallest blood vessels you can find in your body which distribute oxygenated blood from the arteries out to the tissues of your body, and then move deoxygenated blood from the tissues back into the veins. When capillaries or veins become damaged, it leads to a condition of venous insufficiency, which can result in the appearance of enlarged small surface veins called spider veins. Typically, spider veins, also called telangiectasia, appear to have a diameter of 1 millimeter or less, although their actual diameter may be up to 3 mm under the surface. Small spider veins are usually pinkish red, whereas larger vessels are blue or purple in color. Sometimes a cluster of spider veins may appear as a red or purple patch that is often mistaken for bruises.

Unlike bruises, however, spider veins do not go away. You may observe some ladies (and men) who are constantly flushed. For me, a healthy blush is a good sight but redness that doesn’t go away is alarming. Most spider veins are not symptomatic and are usually only considered a cosmetic problem. Some cases of spider veins are superficial and some are deeper which could come with a burning sensation or a dull, throbbing pain.

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