Profile of a Spider Vein

For many women, red, purple and blue are not the colors of their bruises but represent an unsightly cluster of spider veins. Spider veins plague hundreds of thousands women across the world.

Spider Vein Popularity

Approximately, fifty percent of women are predicted to suffer from spider veins.

Spider Vein Patterns

Spider veins fit one of three different patterns, shapes or styles; including the following characteristics:

• Thin, simple linear lines and appear as thin separate lines
• The resemblance of a spindle with diminutive branch-like patterns
• The authentic appearance of a spider shape: a dark midpoint with clusters of veins radiating outward

Spider Vein Favorite Haunts

Visible, prominent and unappealing, spider veins loom on ankles, calves and thighs.

Spider Vein Symptoms

Similar to a pesky insect, spider veins are symptomatic of burning, moderately itchy, aching, swelling and night cramps.

Safety of Spider Vein Extermination

The advancements in medical science have introduced gentle sclerosing agents effective and relatively painless enough for diminutive veins.

Spider Veins Vs. Sclerotherapy

To remove spider veins, plastic surgeons are treating spider veins with sclerotherapy. The easy procedure is a matter of the patient being administered an injection of the sclerosing solution. Once injected, the spider veins collapse and disappear.

Spider Vein Causes

A myriad of health conditions may be attributed to the cause of spider veins:

• Genetically predisposition
• Extended standing
• Hormonal shifts
• Pregnancy
• Prolonged sitting
• Use of certain prescriptions
• Weight gain

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