Prevention is always best but not practical given our sedentary lifestyle and underlying risk factor for venous disease. You can't change your family history because you are born with that and genetic predisposition. You can help yourslef by using your calf muscles, which are the leg pumps that pump blood out... more
How can I prevent spider veins?
my sisters have spider veins on their legs around their knees. I would love to avoid getting these! what can I do best to prevent spider veins from developing?
2 answers to “How can I prevent spider veins?”
A: Spider veins prevention can be challenging
Spider veins are caused by a proliferation of capillaries and venules within the dermal and subdermal elements of the skin. The causes of spider veins include genetics, hormones, sun exposure, and aging. These are all very difficult factors to avoid, and it is thus very difficult to prevent spider veins... more
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