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Why do spider veins appear on the skin? Find out what they are and how to treat them

It's more common than you think (especially if you have sensitive and delicate skin)! Although they are often confused with varicose veins, spider veins are not the same... Therefore, in case you don't know the differences between the two, stay tuned! Because today I am here to tell you everything I know about spider veins.

What are spider veins?

Spider veins (or telangiectasias) are a frequent aesthetic problem, especially in women due to hormonal changes (although men are not exempt from suffering from them). These appear when the body 's blood vessels dilate as a result of blood pressure and become more visible on the skin , especially where it is thinner and more delicate .

In addition, it is common for them to appear in people with a whiter complexion and sensitive and thin epidermis , since this type of skin is more reactive to external factors (especially those that affect blood vessels ) . Thus, 20-30% of the population over 35 years of age have spider veins in some area of ​​the body .

The most common is that these are noticed on the face , since it is the most delicate area of ​​the entire body. However, even if they are spider veins , this facial aesthetic problem has its own name: facial couperosis .


What are the causes of spider veins?

Anything that can cause blood vessels to dilate can be the cause of spider veins:

  • Overexposure to the sun: UV rays , in addition to aging the skin , have a negative impact on microcirculation as a result of high temperatures .
  • High or low temperatures: both cold and heat can cause changes in the vasculature .
  • Stress: being in a constant state of stress or nervousness causes our body to release many chemicals that help dilate blood vessels .
  • Consumption of tobacco or alcohol: both nicotine and alcohol influence blood pressure , in addition to deteriorating the vascular walls .

Spider veins and varicose veins:

Although spider veins look similar to varicose veins , they are not the same thing.

On the one hand, varicose veins are veins that are permanently dilated ; that is to say, it is a consequence of a venous insufficiency that does not allow the blood to return to the heart in a normal way. Varicose veins arise when the valves in the veins do not close properly , causing blood to pool and causing progressive dilation .

However, spider veins are small veins visible through the skin that do not have to be permanently dilated. The biggest difference with varicose veins is that spider veins do not create any health problems , so it is more of an aesthetic issue (although sometimes they can cause itching, local heat or even stinging ).

Do spider veins hurt?

As I just told you, and although it is not the most common, spider veins can cause itching, local heat or stinging in the affected area . In any case, these are considered an aesthetic problem and, compared to varicose veins , the latter are the ones with the greatest negative side effects .

Therefore, it is important to control both spider veins and varicose veins in order to treat them properly.

Do spider veins go away?

Although they may go away if you treat them , they don't go away on their own. Therefore, there are different treatments to remove spider veins.

For example, the laser to eliminate spider veins is a success , since it transmits thermal energy that helps them disappear. Another option to remove spider veins is sclerosis through which a subcutaneous injection is carried out directly into it.

On the other hand, and although it is not a treatment to eliminate spider veins , having a specific facial routine for sensitive and delicate skin can reduce the side effects that these can cause in the epidermis, as well as itching, redness or stinging . among others. What do you think if you try our Box Keep Calm ?



Have you ever had spider veins or facial couperosis ? If the answer is yes, now you know what to do to treat them! Also, if you want to know more about it, keep reading!

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