Summer is around the corner, and spider veins are a menace that keeps people from putting on their swimsuit and enjoying the weather, but it is preventable with straightforward self-care tips.
Spider veins are damaged veins that appear in small sizes on the lower part of the body and face. Ordinarily, they are not painful or harmful, but they are unattractive, which is why those who have it want to get rid of it.
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The saying "Prevention is better than cure," applies in dealing with spider veins, and the following self-care tips go a long way in preventing a trip to the Dermatologist.
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Spider veins are considered to be the same with varicose veins, but they differ. The latter is broader and more profound and causes pain, itching, bleeding, and swelling of legs.
Sclerotherapy, laser treatment, and surgery are treatments for spider veins. It is also cured with natural remedies, and it occurs in about 50-55% of women and 40-45% of men.
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Veins supply blood that is low in oxygen to the heart. The closer it is to the blood pumping organ, the bigger it is. However, it can get damaged by venous diseases which close off the vein partially, and spider veins fall under it.
Other venous diseases include blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, phlebitis, chronic venous insufficiency, and ulcers. Anyone suffering from them is advised to see a physician.