Polidocanol is a sclerosant solution classified as a chemical detergent. It can be used in foam solution sclerotherapy but is not FDA approved in the United States at this time. There are alternative solutions in the United States and these can be administered by a board certified vein specialist.
What is Polidocanol?
i have spider veins and vascular lines on my legs. I've tried scleratherapy in the past but dont like the *shadowing*. Is Polidocanol better, can I get it in the US?
3 answers to “What is Polidocanol?”
A: Polidocanol is a solution used for vein injections called sclerotherapy
Polidocanol is a solution used for the vein injections called sclerotherapy. It is not FDA approved, but so far it is one of the best agents to treat spider veins or telangectasias. During the procedure a solution which is irritating to the vein is injected into the vessel with a very fine needle causing... more
A: What is polidocanol? Polidocanol for sclerotherapy
Polidocanol is a synthetic long chain fatty alcohol that is not FDA approved for sclerotherapy. It is reported to have a very low incidence of allergic reaction. It is painless upon injection and of importance, does not induce skin necrosis upon dermal injection.
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