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What could have caused my 14 year old to have spider veins on her legs?
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Puberty: Heredity and the the hormones of puberty are the most likely causes.
Answered 3/29/2013
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Heredity: Female hormones combined with heredity will cause spider veins to appear at any tie of life..They are a cosmetic and not a serious issue.
Answered 1/26/2014
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