Spider veins medically are called telangiectasia. There is usually a small central blood vessel that then spreads out into smaller branches around it.
Spider veins medically are called telangiectasia. There is usually a small central blood vessel that then spreads out into smaller branches around it. Usually there is no particular explanation and they are not harmful. However, telangiectasia can be due to underlying medical conditions.
They can be cauterised which may get rid of them although may recur.
Most spider veins are not of medical consequence. Medically they are described as idiopathic which means their cause is not understood. They are most common on the upper body and face and more common in women.
Cautery is usually how they are treated. This uses an electric current to destroy the central blood vessel. It may leave a small scar and sometimes the blood vessels forms again.
Single telangiectasia are common and not usually medically concerning. If there are other features like a lump, tenderness or pain then this should be checked. Multiple newly appearing telangiectasia should also be checked by a doctor.
Telangiectasia (spider veins) on right cheek.
