Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias or thread veins, resemble spider webs or tree branches. They occur when damage to blood vessels close to the skin's surface causes them to widen. Spider ...

People who deal with varicose or spider veins often have questions about exercise. Is it safe? And which exercises are best for slowing the progression? Dr. Jennifer Watson is from the Spectrum Health ...

At University of Utah Health, our specialists in Heart & Vascular Services and Cosmetic Services provide leading-edge, high-quality patient care for vein treatment. For serious cases of varicose veins ...

Have spider or varicose veins? Vascular Institute of San Antonio is ready to help. Here are the causes of and treatments for spider and varicose veins. Read full article: A San Antonio teen was ...

Tired of those pesky spider veins? You’re not alone. However, there’s good news! With easy, painless treatments they can be faded fast and safely. Medical ...

Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source of aesthetic ire for many, there are key, and potentially life-threatening, differences between the two conditions. “The difference ...

Sometimes, spider veins may initially seem to get worse following laser treatment. This is only a temporary side effect due to the discoloration and inflammation caused by the procedure. Laser ...

Varicose and spider veins affect more than half of adults over 50—not only causing cosmetic concerns but also discomfort and even pain. At Columbus Vascular Vein and Aesthetics, Dr. Thomas Doyle ...

Our veins are like the gas lines in our cars, the pipes that bring water to our kitchens and bathrooms, the power lines and wires that deliver electricity to our homes. The common link? They are all ...

Sponsored by Cardiovascular Institute of the South Venous disease, or venous insufficiency, occurs when the veins in the legs ...

Medically reviewed by Danielle McNeil, D.P.M Varicose vein treatments decrease symptoms, prevent complications such as leg pain, blood clots, or sores (ulcers), and sometimes eliminate them. For some ...