Spider veins on your face : Causes , Treatment & Prevention

 WHAT ARE SPIDER VEINS ?

Spider veins are thin and damaged veins near the surface of the legs and facial skin . they are highly visible . Varicose veins , they usually don't cause pain , but sometimes some mild discomfort.

when blood vessels are prominent near  the facial skin surface , they are also known as facial Telangiectasis. most people refer to spider veins as broken blood vessels . it is typically due to heredity and environmental factors that seem to play a large role in their occurrence . 

There is no home remedy  to remove spider veins . the good news is, this condition is easily treatable. 

CAUSES OF SPIDER VEINS ON THE FACE 

Women are more often affected by spider veins than men . the most common causes are aging , alcohol consumption , injury to the face , changes in weather , the sun exposure. 

those suffer from rosacea , liver disease , or connective tissue diseases often have spider veins on the face.

Aging                          Sun Exposure

Gender                        Alcohol use

Genetics                      Skin Diseases

Hormones                    Injury

Pregnancy                    Liver Diseases

In pregnancy can also causes spider veins on various areas of the body . Elevated blood pressure and estrogen during  pregnancy can easily lead to broken blood vessels appearing on the skin . 

Spider veins are hereditary . history of spider veins, likely see them on multiple areas of the body such as legs  and face . Sun exposure can spider veins and make them more prominent . chemical irritants and environmental changes are also  determining factors of spider veins appearing . protecting your skin with sunscreen and vitamins is helpful in mitigating these factors. 

spider veins can fade with time , they are not necessarily permanent . they may take years to become less noticeable . seeking professional intervention and treatments will help them fade faster .  

TREATMENT  FOR SPIDER VEINS ON FACE 

There are number of treatments that can reduce spider veins from your face . the most forms of spider veins treatments , there is a higher risk of sensitivity to sunlight . the sun directly after  a procedure and incorporate  sunscreen into your routine . 

SCLEROTHERAPY 

Sclerotherapy  is a minimally spider vein treatment . it involves injecting a chemical solution into the broken veins. the veins then harden , close , and finally disappear . this treatments reduces swelling and causes the affected veins to shrink and vanish . Sclerotherapy is an excellent solution for treating large spider veins of the face . most people see immediate results although best results are seen after 10 days . 

RETINOL / VITAMIN A CREAMS

Retinol cream with vitamin A effectively fade and reduce the appearance of spider veins by building collagen in the dermis and minimizing their appearance . 

Retinoids creams are mainly used for acne and rosacea . they help regenerated new skin cells by removing the outermost layer of skin . 

LASER TREATMENT

Laser therapy is another form of treatments to help break up spider veins . laser therapy is a very targeted treatments that works to destroy spider vein entirely. laser therapy uses a light beam to seal the vessels off , causing them to dissolve . laser treatment might seem like no side effect therapy , but bruising occur often . 

INTENSE PULSED LIGHT  [ IPL ]

Intense pulsed light is used to treat spider veins of the face . the IPL treatment is similar to laser therapy.  their main difference is that the light pulse penetrates down to the second layer of skin without affecting the top layer . 

 the light therapy can also help with killing bacteria  on the surface of the skin and may be helpful if you are prone to acne . these light treatment are extremely targeted .

HOW TO PREVENT SPIDER VEINS ON THE FACE ?

Spider veins cause no pain  or no other symptoms . to determine the direct cause and take steps to treat it and avoid it from  happening again . some broken blood vessels on the face may be a sign of an underlying medical condition . 

Avoid extreme heat : 

very high temperature from spas, saunas, or hot water may dilate  the blood vessels and increase the chances of spider veins appearing . 

Limit sun exposure :

wearing sunscreen , a hat , and long layer of clothing can help reduce the chances of spider veins from sun damage . 

Wear protection :

protective  gear may help avoid  spider veins caused by an injury. include facemask  and helmets for baseball, cycling .

Avoid vasodilators :

vasodilators causes vessels to fill with blood and may make spider veins more noticeable . common vasodilators include caffeine , spicy foods , and alcohol .