When veins grow, dilate, and become overfilled with blood, varicose veins develop. They often have a bluish-purple or red hue and a raised, puffy appearance. Sometimes they hurt a lot. On the other hand, smaller than varicose veins are spider veins, also called thread...
Peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) results from the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis. The fatty deposits cause narrowed arteries and blockages that carry blood from the heart to the legs, leading to peripheral...
Spider veins crop up in more than 60% of adults in the United States, usually taking up residence in highly visible areas on your legs and face. While these veins certainly present a cosmetic issue, are they cause for concern? Mostly no, but in some cases,...
A smooth and even complexion is a common goal for the appearance of your face; for many, these standards apply to their legs as well. Shaving, waxing and moisturizing all contribute to the appearance of the surface skin on your legs, but as you get older, fine webs of...
Spider veins are small, blue or purple blood vessels that you can see through your skin. They usually appear on the legs or on the face, and they often look like they twist or turn under the skin. This condition is similar to varicose veins, but the veins are usually...
Spider veins, or telangiectasia is a type of vein disease that affects the smaller veins or capillaries that lie just beneath the skin. They appear as blue and red threads that remind people of the filaments of a spider’s web or delicate spider legs. They’re most...
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