What are Spider Veins and Vascular Lesions?

Spider Veins (also called telangiectasias) are small blood vessels (veins) at or near the skin’s surface. These small veins are superficial in nature meaning they are not required for healthy blood flow to the skin tissue.

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Causes of Spider Veins and Vascular Lesions

The cause of spider veins is not completely known, but in many cases the conditions seem to be related to genetics. For example, sometimes identical twins are affected in the same area of the body. Other factors that may play a role include hormonal changes, skin disease, and/or sun damage. The appearance of spider veins seems to be a normal part of the aging process.

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Spider veins appear in both men and women, but more frequently in women. Female hormonal changes such as puberty, birth control pills, pregnancy and/or hormone replacement therapy may play a role in the development of spider veins.

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Spider veins in the legs may also appear after an injury. Spider veins can also occur along with circulatory issues such as large varicose veins. Spider veins that occur on the nose or the cheeks of light skinned individuals may be related to excess sun exposure.