Studies show that 40-50 percent of males while 50 to 55 per cent of women suffer from spider veins. Therefore, this is a common issue.
Spider Veins
“Spider veins” is the term used to describe them “spider veins” was coined because of their look that resembles spider webs. Telangiectasia, also known as Venalities (spider veins) are capillaries, tiny vessels that connect directly to the larger veins. These tiny blood vessels lie beneath the skin’s surface, and are visible as blue, purple or even red-colored lines. They can be separate or linked to “feeder” veins or larger varicose veins. (Spider veins differ from varicose veins that are apex above the skin and require medical attention.)
Although spider veins may be evident on large areas of the skin, they’re simply a cosmetic problem. The veins are usually found in the calves, thighs cheeks, ankles, cheeks and the nose. Spider veins may be caused by any of the following:
- The force of gravity pressure, body weight and pumping blood through the lower part of the body towards the heart
- Age (valves become weaker as they the passage of time)
- Long durations of immobility (including standing)
- Hormones (including puberty, pregnancy, menopausal pills birth hormones, birth control pills)
- *Pregnancy (increased blood flow in the body may cause veins to grow and uterus size to increase, which places pressure on veins)
- Obesity
- Family history
- Running, or other high-impact activities
- Injuries
- Blockage due to bad valves in the veins’ deep system
- Crossing legs
- Sun exposure
While spider veins are mostly cosmetic however, they can cause uncomfortable legs. They are not usually a sign of spider veins, however they may cause burning or itching. Infrequently, they could be blood leaking beneath the skin, and the signs will be similar to suffering from varicose veins.
Preventing Spider Veins
There are a variety of actions you can take to assist in preventing spider veins from occurring:
- Walk for 15 minutes every day throughout the day
- Train your muscles in the calf to help pump blood out of your legs. Flex or extend the ankles for at minimum 15 seconds each 30 minutes. Lift your legs when sitting down
- Consume a high-fiber diet, with a low salt content (reduces constipation, swelling and constipation)
- Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes for long periods of time.
- Wear a compression hose or stockings
- Wear sunscreen
Treatment for Spider Veins
There are many types of Besenreiser treatment which range from surgically non-invasive. The options are diverse, including:
- Lifestyle modifications such as changes to your diet and exercise routine
- Products to conceal the appearance of damaged capillaries
- V. Perricone produces an anti-spider vein treatment designed to reduce visible spider veins as well as broken capillaries
- Dermablend products are designed to hide spider veins
- Compression stockings
- Support pantyhosethat provide the lowest amount of pressure and offer the pressure throughout the leg instead of focused in specific areas
- Gradient compression hose which provides a little more pressure and is sold in medical supply stores
- Compression hose with prescription gradient, that can provide the highest quantity of pressure, but must be fitted by a specialist educated
- Sclerotherapy (SKLER-o-ther-a-pee) is one of the popular treatments for spider veins.In this extremely effective method doctors inject an aqueous chemical into the vein which causes the vein’s walls to expand, adhere to each other and close. This results in blood flow ceases and the vein begins to become scar tissue. After a few weeks the vein begins to fade. The procedure may have to be repeated multiple times. The procedure can be performed in a physician’s clinic without anesthesia. The normal routine can resume within a few hours after treatment. Compression stockings with a gradual compression can be used following sclerotherapy in order to lessen swelling and assist in the healing process.
The treatments that are performed on the surface, like XEO uses a intense burst of light that is sent through the skin to the vein, making the vein disappear and fade. The treatments typically last between about 15 to 20 minutes. A minimum of two to five treatments are typically needed to eliminate these veins from the legs. A restricted activity schedule is recommended during in the initial 24 hours after treatment. It is advised to avoid exercising for the next week. Following treatment, the support hose must be worn for the best results. Laser treatments aren’t safe for all types of skin and hues, so it is not a viable option for all. It is the most popular treatment in the moment, as it causes less the skin to feel more uncomfortable than sclerotherapy.