spider vein
noun
: a telangiectasia (as of the legs or face) often appearing as a central area with outward radiations resembling the legs of a spider
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This is what gives varicose veins and spider veins that swollen, knot-like appearance.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
Boosting exercise and avoiding sitting or standing for long periods are ways to prevent spider veins.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Sclerotherapy—a liquid injection to break down spider veins—is the most popular treatment for spider and small varicose veins.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
After all, they’re often marketed as a solution for swelling, soreness, and poor circulation—as well as a preventative measure for blood clots and visible varicose and spider veins.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
However, long-term use may cause thinning skin, spider veins, and acne breakouts.13
Psoriasis lotions: Offering itch relief, these lotions can help prevent psoriasis flare-ups.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Additional services include anti-aging therapies such as Botox and Juvederm, laser hair removal and spider vein treatment.
—cleveland, 6 June 2020
For example, body lotion tends to address concerns like firming, cellulite, or spider veins, according to cosmetic chemist Ginger King.
—Emma Sarran Webster, Allure, 27 Oct. 2019
The pro also recommends using a gradual self-tanner a few weeks before the big reveal to camouflage discoloration or spider veins.
—Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2019
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
Boosting exercise and avoiding sitting or standing for long periods are ways to prevent spider veins.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Sclerotherapy—a liquid injection to break down spider veins—is the most popular treatment for spider and small varicose veins.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
After all, they’re often marketed as a solution for swelling, soreness, and poor circulation—as well as a preventative measure for blood clots and visible varicose and spider veins.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
However, long-term use may cause thinning skin, spider veins, and acne breakouts.13
Psoriasis lotions: Offering itch relief, these lotions can help prevent psoriasis flare-ups.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Additional services include anti-aging therapies such as Botox and Juvederm, laser hair removal and spider vein treatment.
—cleveland, 6 June 2020
For example, body lotion tends to address concerns like firming, cellulite, or spider veins, according to cosmetic chemist Ginger King.
—Emma Sarran Webster, Allure, 27 Oct. 2019
The pro also recommends using a gradual self-tanner a few weeks before the big reveal to camouflage discoloration or spider veins.
—Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2019
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“Spider vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20vein. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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