Unsightly Varicose and Spider Veins. 05/05/2022

Spider veins appear as thin, red lines or as weblike networks of blood vessels on the surface of the skin. Spider veins, a mild form of varicose veins, typically appear on the legs and feet.

What Causes Varicose Veins and Spider Veins?

A number of things can put you at risk for varicose veins and spider veins. These include:

• Heredity
• Occupations that involve a lot of standing, such as nurses, hair stylists, teachers, and factory workers
• Obesidad
• Hormonal influences of pregnancy, puberty, and menopause
• The use of birth control pills
• Postmenopausal hormone replacement
• A history of blood clots
• Conditions that cause increased pressure in the abdomen, such as tumors, constipation, and externally worn garments like girdles
• Other reported causes include trauma or injury to the skin, previous vein surgery, and exposure to ultraviolet rays.