Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins, often dark blue in color, near or raised above the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are often a symptom of an underlying condition called venous insufficiency.
Varicose veins do not occur suddenly. It usually takes years for signs and symptoms to develop. Genetics and inheritance usually play a role in the development of varicose veins but anyone can develop them even without a family history. If left untreated, varicose veins can cause changes to the surface of the skin which may lead to a venous leg ulcer. Read more about Varicose veins...
What are Spider Veins? Spider veins are red and purple blood vessels that occur in patches on the legs. The network of vessels is often as delicate as a spider's web, which is how they get their name but they can also resemble tiny sunbursts, branching trees or may be distributed in a linear fashion on the surface of the skin. Read more about Spider veins...
Facial Telangiectasias are very small spider veins that appear most commonly on the nose, cheeks, and chin. They are typically red and purple blood vessels that occur in patches. Read more about Facial Telangiectasias...
Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins, often dark blue in color, near or raised above the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are often a symptom of an underlying condition called venous insufficiency.
What are Spider Veins? Spider veins are red and purple blood vessels that occur in patches on the legs. The network of vessels is often as delicate as a spider's web, which is how they get their name but they can also resemble tiny sunbursts, branching trees or may be distributed in a linear fashion on the surface of the skin. 
Facial Telangiectasias are very small spider veins that appear most commonly on the nose, cheeks, and chin. They are typically red and purple blood vessels that occur in patches.