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Is there a home remedy for spider veins?

15 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

No: Stockings or cover up makeup can be used to cover spider veins up. Injection or laser treatment can be used to treat spider veins.

Answered 10/23/2013

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Dr. Ted King answered

Not at all: I agree with dr. Rosato. There are no home remedies that work, although there are lots of products out there that claim they work. See a doctor who treats spider veins. Generally, the treatments that do work involve laser and/or sclerotherapy.

Answered 7/26/2012

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Dr. Steven Zimmet answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

No: Unfortunately, there are no home remedies that are effective. The gold standard for treating spider veins of the legs is sclerotherapy. This involves the injection of a medication into the veins in order to cause the vein to shrink and disintegrate. Laser treatment is typically done for facial spider veins.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

See Vein Specialist: Spider veins are due to many causes most commonly genetics. Other causes include pregnancies, sun exposure, injuries, and frequently, leaking (refilling) valves of the saphenous system. There are no natural remedies that work long term (horse chestnut, encin, diosmin, blueberries). You should see a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation including a venous reflux exam.

Answered 5/7/2015

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Dr. Joel Gotvald answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

No: Unfortunately there are no home remedies that have been proven to decrease the incidence of development of spider veins and no home remedies that make them go away. There are also not any precription medications that help either. The only therapy that is effective is interventional and involves either injection of a drug into the veins or heating the veins with thermal energy.

Answered 6/28/2015

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