More information on effects of Polidocanol?

The information posted on this site suggests there might be more information about the Polidocanol that are used for Sclerotherapy, and other reactions to it. Are there more examples that you know of? Can you provide further information? Thank you.

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A: Polidocanol

Bryan K. Chen, MD

While Polidocanol is not yet FDA-approved for any indication in the US, it is commonly used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons as a medical-grade detergent for spider vein/varicose vein treatment.  Rare side effects include thrombophlebitis (inflammation of the blood vessel), blood clots (rare, but... more

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