Glossary

Veins exist in all parts of the body. There are two sets of veins in the legs, superficial and deep. The superficial veins connect to the deep veins by small vessels (perforators). The deep veins are not involved in the formation of varicosities. The superficial veins are located just below the skin ...Continue Reading

Spider veins are small, thin veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. Although these minuscule veins are linked to your larger venous system, they are not a necessary part of it. These veins have a spider shape with a number of veins stretching outward from a dark central point. Or they co ...Continue Reading

Spider veins look like spider webs or starbursts that appear on your skin, in most cases they are blue or red color, sometimes purple; the causes of spider veins are not really known. Spider veins can be found any place on the thighs, legs, ankles and feet, they can be flat or raised, and they play ...Continue Reading

Spider veins are enlargements of blood vessels that you wouldn't ordinarily see in the skin that take on a blue or red color and there are several causes of spider veins. They can be seen in any place on the thighs, legs, ankles and feet, they can be flat or raised, and they play no favorites, they ...Continue Reading

Many conditions have been linked to cerebral thrombosis. These include:Idiopathic: In some cases of cerebral thrombosis, no cause is found despite extensive investigation. This is simply bad luck.Infection: Typically infections of the sinuses can extend into the brain and cause cerebral thrombosis. ...Continue Reading

If you have spider veins on your face and legs and would like to seek treatment, then candela laser spider vein treatment may be for you. Candela is a laser and can provide relief of your unsightly spider veins. Returning your complexion to a more youthful, age defying look.Spider Veins are those ...Continue Reading

Sclerotherapy is a minimally-invasive procedure that has helped individuals in Kahului and Maui, Hawaii and around the country find relief from spider veins and small varicose veins. These venous conditions are embarrassing for a lot of people who suffer from them due to the unaesthetic appearance o ...Continue Reading

Varicose veins may be troubling for individuals suffering from them in the El Paso, Texas community, as well as in other areas around the country. Many with this condition may experience embarrassment over the unsightly appearance of their veins, while some feel pain and heaviness in the legs. Varic ...Continue Reading

Fashion conscious women are very aware of how their legs look. After all, legs are an important fashion accessory in order to make the skirt, dress, pants, and shoes choices. These are the women who are also very aware of any imperfections that might occur on their legs. Spider veins are a common i ...Continue Reading

Varicose veins is a condition that affects individuals in Columbia, Maryland and in other parts of the United States. Most experience veins with a bulging, purplish appearance, which often leads to some degree of self-consciousness and embarrassment. Many patients feel ashamed of the appearance of t ...Continue Reading