Information About Spider Veins

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Spider veins are usually closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. This eMedTV article discusses spider veins in detail, including how they form, risk factors, and treatment methods.

This eMedTV article explains the causes of spider veins, which involve the weakening of valves in the veins, causing blood to flow back into the vein. While not causes of spider veins, risk factors for spider veins include obesity and pregnancy.

Many people want to know how to get rid of spider veins. This eMedTV Web page provides details about the methods used to get rid of spider veins, including sclerotherapy and laser surgery.