What are Thread Veins?

As we get older changes occur in our skin. Skin becomes thinner and more fragile, and subcutaneous tissue, that also gets thinner, causes blood vessels under the skin to become more obvious. Thread veins, commonly called spider veins, are tiny prominent veins just below the skin surface. They tend to branch and give a spidery sort of pattern, hence their common name. Spider veins can occur anywhere on the body, but most often on the legs and face.

Treatment

The first step is to book in for a Dermatology Consultation with one of our doctors. They will provide an in-depth which does and in-depth analysis of your skin. They will then make a diagnosis and advise on appropriate treatment. If there is an underlying skin disorder it is important to treat this first, sometimes antibiotics will be required. Other factors like wearing daily sunscreen and topical vitamin C will also be discussed.

There are many different treatments available for redness and thread veins on the face, body and legs. IPL laser, Pulsed Dye Laser, Dermarolling, micro-needle fractional radio frequency & Sclerotherapy are all available at The Adare Clinic.

Our doctors are experts in the management of Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Acne, Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema), Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Lupus, Contact Dermatitis and Hair Loss. They have access to and experience with advanced treatments and technologies that offer the most up to date and best possible care.