Is there anything you can do to prevent telangiectasia?

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I have a few spider veins on my face and legs, at the moment they don't bother me but I don't want to get any more. Is there anything I need to do or avoid doing to prevent getting more?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These can be treated with lasers, I suggest seeing a cosmetic dermatologist with experience and have a formal evaluation.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is a common question that patients ask when you have a busy vein practice.On the face, sun exposure is the highest risk factor and aging of the skin where the skin thins out.On the legs, genetics predisposes men and women to the development of spider veins, reticular veins and varicose veins. I recommend that you exercise your legs regularly and wear compresison stockings at work, especially if you sit or stand for long periods of time. Bioflavonoids are excellent natural supplements to take for venous insufficiency.Dr Karamanoukian

Jared Mallalieu, DO · Answer

Facial spider veins have a genetic component to their development. There isn't a lot you can do to prevent them. Leg veins also have a strong genetic predisposition, but there are things, such as compression stockings, which can help reduce their development. Be well, Dr. M

John Landi, MD · Answer

The most common causes of face and leg spider veins are genetics, hormones and sun exposure.  Facial spiders and telangiectasia are difficult to prevent but avoiding sun exposure will help.  Leg spiders can be helped by keeping the weight down, staying fit and wearing support hose if possible.  If you have many leg spider veins then you may want to consider a leg venous evaluation to look for refluxing venous valves.  See a vein specialist.

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