Question 1

whats a 'spider angiomas'?

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Blood Vessels: Spider angiomas are abnormal collection of blood vessels of the skin with a red dot in the center and radiating smaller vessels that resemble a spider.

They are commonly found on the face, neck, and hands and can occur at any age.  Since they are benign, no treatment is necessary.  Many resolve spontaneously.

Question 2

what exactly is a spider angiomas?

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Benign blood vessel: A spider angioma, or a spider nevus or telangiectasia, is a tiny dilated bllod vessel that is found just under the skin surface. They often have a central red spot and reddish extensions which spread out like a spider's legs or a web. They are common and are always benign. They can appear in women during pregnancy.  If you have more than five spider angiomas, it can be a sign of liver disease.

Question 3

spider angiomas problem worsened when i had my kids?

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Not uncommon: It is thought that one of the things that increases the development of spider angiomas is hormones, especially estrogen.  The levels of many hormones sky rocket with pregnancy and a number of women see a marked increase in the occurrence of spider angiomas.  There are several ways to treat them and many doctors do that.

Question 4

if someone has spider angiomas should they have their liver checked?

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Maybe: Spider angiomas across the upper chest and shoulders can be an indication of liver trouble, but their presence might also indicated nothing.  If you have see a sudden appearance of several angiomas and have never had them before, if you have a a sudden increase in the number of angiomas you have, or if you are covered with them, you might want to get you liver checked.

Question 5

if someone has multiple spider angiomas, could it be linked to their liver?

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Yes: Especially if they appear fairly abruptly. But there are more reliable signs of liver problems. Hyperthyroidism can also make the little spiders pop up, and some people have them "for no reason.".

Question 6

can you give me suggestion: i, m 10 and i have two spider angiomas on my face. can they dissapear by themselves?

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Can resolve.: Spider angioma can spontaneously resolve especially in young children.  However, by 10, they may not improve.  There are several options to treat these including laser and sclerotherapy.  You may want to see a vein specialist.

Question 7

what is ipl treatment? would it work for spider angiomas?

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Spider veins/angioma: Spider angiomas are caused by dilated veins beneath the skin. The two main treatment options are sclerotherapy (substance injected in vein to clot it) and vascular laser treatments. Ipl is another option that uses light to improve the appearance of these veins.  You may requires several sessions of either to make them go away.
http://www.smacboca.com/vein_removal.html.

Question 8

what doctor is able to treat spider angiomas?

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Dermatologist or...: There are a number of ways to treat spider angiomas, such as sclerotherapy or laser treatment. I would probably go to a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon with experience treating these.

Question 9

what are spider angiomas? can you get rid of it without a needle?

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Tiny tuft of veins: Tiny venous capillary with thread veins leading away from a central dot.  Best treated with a non-ablative, vascular lasers -visible or invisible light energy which is absorbed preferentially by the hemoglobin in the red blood cells traveling in the capillaries.
Sa's are basically spot-welded shut by the laser energy (may take several lower energy treatments to fix without causing a scar).

Question 10

are spider angiomas and early or late symptom of cirrhosis of the.liver?

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Late: The disease is progressed to the point that the body is seeking alternative blood flow pathways. Needs gi/hepatology care.

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