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Hi,from a very young aged my legs started with spider-veins.some days it is sore & can see literarily how more & more veins coming through.the main concern now is that i can see slowly veins appearing on my face.what is the cause & how do i stop this?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Hemangioma: If you have had these since a child and they are throughout the body and not just of the legs I would think this would be more likely some type of problem with hemangiomas which some people are more genetically prone to. I think it would be a good idea to see a Dermatologist.

Answered 12/9/2019

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A member asked:

Hi,from a very young aged my legs started with spider-veins.some days it is sore & can see literarily how more & more veins coming through.the main concern now is that i can see slowly veins appearing on my face.what is the cause & how do i stop this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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