Spider Veins On Legs

When spider veins on legs, calves, thighs and sometimes on the face and nose, suddenly become ugly clusters of red, purple blue thin ‘spidery’ veins, it’s good to know what may have caused them in the first place, and what help you can receive to help fade them away:

Main Causes For Spider Veins On Legs

▪   Aging

▪   Lengthy sun exposure

▪   Hormone imbalance

▪   Smoking and Alcohol

▪   Obesity

▪   Poor circulation

It’s true to say that the above causes are ‘general’ as it’s difficult to be absolute about the causes of this, since spider veins on legs can often be hereditary or can also be caused by a person’s occupation when exposed to prolonged extreme temperatures, and of course, this condition has long been highlighted as a side effect to taking the pill for contraceptive purposes.

It is also quite commonly accepted that women do tend to notice these spider veins on legs, thighs and face more easily, as they become more noticeable as we reach middle age.  Men also notice spider veins much more as they mature, becoming particularly obvious around the nose and cheek area.

However, as with all of these unsightly skin conditions that appear as we grow older, they can be treated easily, and care should be taken with diet and lifestyle to help minimize these aging effects, that play a huge part in our skin’s ability to re-produce and function, often becoming drier as our natural oils are impeded or reduced.  Smoking, drinking and over-eating have long been identified as a primary causes of premature skin aging and are listed as a possible reason for spider veins on legs.

So, the question here is can these spider veins in legs, ankles, face and thighs be removed or ideally eradicated?  Firstly a visit to your GP will establish what the best treatment would be by undertaking a full review of your medical history, to establish a probable cause.

Depending on the size of the spider veins, simple fine injections may be what your GP recommends, depending on the severity of the spider veins on legs, or you might be asked to seek a private consultation with a skin specialist for laser therapy or Sclerotherapy.

Tips On Removing Spider Veins On Legs

Many of these treatments that are recommended by your GP will usually have immediately noticeable results.  They are quite safe too and generally immediate recovery will follow, since removal of spider veins on legs is a simple procedure and not at all invasive. Of course there are various methods to be explored, some using a non-invasive cream; 2 or 3 applications may be necessary.  You should ALWAYS seeks the advice of your GP before proceeding with any medical procedure such as this. Be sure and read our other posts for more useful tips on removing Spider Veins On Legs.