Question 1

do spider veins caused by hormonal irregularities during puberty ever go away after puberty?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Often they will but many times they persist.  If they do you can wear medical compression stockings but I would recommend seeing a vein doctor to get an ultrasound and evaluate you for venous insufficiency

Question 2

sudden rise in cherry angioma, spider veins and keratosis pilaris. could it be an allergic reaction, circulation problem, or hormonal changes (i'm 31)?

Accepted Answer

Skin Problems : The first 2 conditions can be related to increased estrogen levels, from a variety of causes. Keratosis pilaris is not - it is typically due to dry skin conditions, and only rarely, from genetic causes. It would be best to consult a dermatologist.  I do not believe all three conditions are related, though.

Question 3

how can i make spider veins go away?

Accepted Answer

Reduction of spiders: Spider veins are a very common problem and there are many causes including hereditary, aging, pregnancies and even sun exposure.  Treatments may include compression stockings and horse chestnut but these are temporizing measures. For more definitive treatment, sclerotherapy would be a better choice.  However, sclerotherapy is a process and may require multiple sessions.

Question 4

how do i get spider veins to go away?

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Cosmetic or medical: Sclerotherapy is the gold standard for leg veins. If patients have spider veins, but also have aching, cramping, swelling, restless legs, etc- they need to have internal veins called sahenous veins or tributaries treated inside first with minimally invasive, in office procedures done first and then  their spider veins treated. If no symptoms, then sclerotherapy followed by laser for tiny red veins.

Question 5

can you tell me how i could make spider veins go away or appear smaller?

Accepted Answer

Reduction of spiders: Spider veins are a very common problem and there are many causes including hereditary, aging, pregnancies and even sun exposure.  Treatments may include compression stockings and horse chestnut but these are temporizing measures. For more definitive treatment, sclerotherapy would be a better choice.  However, sclerotherapy is a process and may require multiple sessions.

Question 6

can lupus cause spider veins ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Spider veins can be caused by other conditions, but telangiectasias can be seen with lupus.

Question 7

what causes varicose and spider veins?

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Heredity: Far and away, the major cause of varicose and spider veins is heredity.  Other factors can contribute to their development if you have inherited a tendency to get varicose veins in the first place.  These include prolonged standing, age, pregnancy, hormones, and trauma.  Surprisingly, obesity has not been shown to be a cause of varicose veins.  It does increase the risk of complications though.

Question 8

how does sun exposure lead to spider veins? i heard that spider veins can be caused by sun exposure. how does this work?

Accepted Answer

Sun damage: In a very simplified answer, sun exposure can cause rosacea as a result of damage the skin.  One form of rosacea involves spider veins or telangiectasias.  This is generaly only seen on the face however.  Spider veins as a result of sun exposure aren't really seen anywhere else on the body.

Question 9

what could have caused my 14 year old to have spider veins on her legs?

Accepted Answer

Puberty: Heredity and the the hormones of puberty are the most likely causes.

Question 10

what are the main causes of spider veins?

Accepted Answer

Heredity: We inherit the gene for weak vein walls, thus spider or varicose vein or weak vein valves, sometimes later in life after environmental or work issues affect us - like prolonged sitting, standing, heavy weight lifting, pregnancies, hot tubs, trauma to legs, hormones. Wearing medical support stockings, esp for work or airline travel and weight lifting and pregnancies can slow the progress.

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