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Hi doctor,, please i want to ask about small veins are shown like spider lan under my skin in legs,, how can i treat it without laser surgery? thank

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Spider veins: Spider veins and vericose veins are asociated with the following: Age, obesity, multiple pregnancies, lack of exercise, standing occupations, genetics. Things to do: walk/exercise, do not cross legs, try Natto or Vitamin K2 they help strenghten veins. You may find regular vitamin c helpfull too.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Hi doctor,, please i want to ask about small veins are shown like spider lan under my skin in legs,, how can i treat it without laser surgery? thank

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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