SPIDER VEINS

It is often assumed that Spider veins are synonymous with varicose veins. However, there is a difference between the two. Spider veins are red, blue and purple in color. They appear mostly on face, calf, thighs, ankle and in very few cases on chest and neck. They begin as tiny capillaries and appear as blue or red squiggles and sometimes even as starburst clusters or spider webs. Spider veins are actually capillaries or thin blood vessels directly connected to larger venous system. Like varicose veins, spider veins are also caused due to venous reflux. Spider veins may be associated with large “feeder” underlying varicose veins or may be isolated. Spider veins cannot be felt, but merely seen on the skin’s surface. They generally appear in these patterns: In spider shape with a group of veins radiating outward from a central point

In linear pattern that can be seen as thin separate lines.

Chronic itching around one or more of the veins in your legs

In shape of branches of a tree. Women are more likely to get affected by spider veins than men due to various reasons in which pregnancy is the key reason. However, it causes only cosmetic problems in most of the cases.

Symptoms of Spider Veins

Severe ache

Heaviness in the legs.

Chronic itching around affected area

Light cramps If unattended, spider veins may also have large underlying varicose veins.

Causes of Spider Veins

Heredity

Pregnancy

Weight gain

Prolonged sitting or standing

Hormonal factors

Trauma

Spider Veins on Nose?

Spider veins on or around the nose are rare and occur place due to pooling of blood under the skin. Gravitational force, obesity and extreme pressure from body weight in obese people and exposure to the sun or traumatic experience are few other reasons of spider veins on or around the nose. Women are more likely to get affected by spider vein than men due to genetic differences. And this often becomes cosmetic trouble for them. However, spider veins on or around the nose are not at all fatal to health. These veins are very tiny and reddish or bluish in color and look like faint branches. The major problem of spider veins on the nose is that with its presence, people become self-conscious and lose confidence. Spider veins in rare cases, takes place due to disorder known as rosacea and the major contributing factors for rosacea are prolonged exposure to the sun or bruising. Continuous sneezing or coughing due to genetic predispositions results in often enlarged veins around nose and nostrils. The method of treatment depends on condition of veins, which can be different for individuals due to age, diet, alcohol intake and hormonal changes.

Facial Veins