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Can spider veins in legs and face be caused by an autoimmune disorder.
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WHat are veins for ?: Veins are a part of the circulation that takes "used" blood away from an organ and returns it to the heart to be cleaned and have "food" added. When there is something that increases blood flow to an area such as inflammation that occurs when there is an autoimmune or other problem with symptoms in an area such as the face, veins in that area may increase in size (dilate) to carry the blood away.
Answered 12/10/2016
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Yes : There are several autoimmune disorder that are known to cause spider veins on the face and legs although this is also common in people who do not have autoimmune disorders.
Answered 7/28/2018
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