Veins on my ankles and the back of my legs

About a year ago I have large veins taken care of and the scelerotherapy done on spider veins. Now I have bunch of veins all around my ankles and some back on my legs. Is it because I laid in the sun when I was a teenager all the time?

Answers from doctors (5)


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jan 19, 2012

Sunlight is not thought to be a cause of varicose or spider veins. Family
history, obesity, pregnancy, occupations with prolonged standing or sitting
are more common risk factors. An ultrasound exam of your legs would be
helpful in determining if deeper veins are causing the vein problems you see
around your ankles.

Bruce R Hoyle MD

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Sunlight is not thought to be a cause of varicose or spider veins. Family
history, obesity, pregnancy, occupations with prolonged standing or sitting
are more common risk factors. An ultrasound exam of your legs would be
helpful in determining if deeper veins are causing the vein problems you see
around your ankles.

Bruce R Hoyle MD

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Jan 19, 2012

No, sun exposure does not cause spider veins.
Michael D. Ingegno, MD

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

No, sun exposure does not cause spider veins.
Michael D. Ingegno, MD

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jan 18, 2012

There are two types of veins as you mentioned-spider and varicose. If you have spider veins, then they may require touch up sclerotherapy. Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for spider veins and periodic touch up sclerotherapy may be necessary. Spider veins are due to multiple causes but I doubt that sun bathing years ago has contributed to their recurrence. Varicose veins, on the other hand, are usually due to a valvular reflux problem. If you have these then you should have a follow up venous ultrasound to look for reflux.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

There are two types of veins as you mentioned-spider and varicose. If you have spider veins, then they may require touch up sclerotherapy. Unfortunately, there is no permanent cure for spider veins and periodic touch up sclerotherapy may be necessary. Spider veins are due to multiple causes but I doubt that sun bathing years ago has contributed to their recurrence. Varicose veins, on the other hand, are usually due to a valvular reflux problem. If you have these then you should have a follow up venous ultrasound to look for reflux.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Jan 18, 2012

Typically vein issues are inherited. You obviously have a history of larger veins and this is just another form. If you have a normal venous ultrasound, then these are cosmetic treatments with laser and sclerotherapy. While sun damage can be responsible for some fine red veins especially on the face it probably isn't the reason on your legs.
Norman N. Bein MD FACS RVT

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Typically vein issues are inherited. You obviously have a history of larger veins and this is just another form. If you have a normal venous ultrasound, then these are cosmetic treatments with laser and sclerotherapy. While sun damage can be responsible for some fine red veins especially on the face it probably isn't the reason on your legs.
Norman N. Bein MD FACS RVT

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Jan 18, 2012

It is most likely related to your genetic predisposition to venous disease.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

It is most likely related to your genetic predisposition to venous disease.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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