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There isn't a known correlation between thyroid disorders & spider veins. Venous insufficiency can cause spider veins, due to backed up blood or they can simply be genetic in origin. I would suggest scheduling a vein screening appointment to have a treatment plan individualized and to see if there is underlying insufficiency.
There is a definite interplay between thyroid disease and the metabolism of the body. I am not familiar with direct links, but there may be indirect ones. Read more about risk factors on our site. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles vein expert
There should be no relationship between thyroid disorders and the development of spider veins.
Thyroid disease is not known to cause spider veins, reticular veins, varicose veins or venous insufficiency and a PubMed search done on 1-7-2017 does not show any results. However, this does not mean that inflammatory processes in the body, like thyroiditis, does not accelerate inflammatory venous disease. I would wear compression stockings and I recommend microfiber graduated 20-30 mm Hg knee high or thigh high stockings from VenaSmart. Hratch L Karamanoukian MD FACS certified vein specialist (ABVLM)
There is no obvious relationship between thyroid disease and spider veins. Spider veins develop due to reflux in adjacent superficial veins.
Our office specializes in foam sclerotherapy in Los Angeles. I would suggest a consultation followed by sclerotherapy for your unwanted veins. Treatments vary by severity, but are usually a few hundred dollars per session. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Thank you for your question in regards to sclerotherapy/spider vein treatment. Typically spider veins are considered a cosmetic treatment and insurance companies are not likely to cover the cost of them. A break down of sclerotherapy would be difficult to give specially, since typically multiple...
I would suggest a selective microphlebectomy of the lower eyelids to help remove the isolated blue veins on the lower eyelids. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
I would apply Plato's Dark Scar Corrector and Plato's Scar Serum on the area to prevent further scarring. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
This may be some sort of vascular malformation that can be addressed with laser, in most cases. I would get an exam with a plastic surgeon or vascular surgeon. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles Vein Expert
I have a large series of patients who have undergone successful removal of undereye varicose veins. Treatments are performed under local anesthesia and work well to remove unwanted veins. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles Vein Expert
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