Spider Veins 101
As you age, you may notice some unsightly web-like red or purple lines in your legs that usually branch into clusters. For some people, they can find these unusual nerve clusters in prominent parts of the body like the face, nose, fingers, and cheeks. This skin condition is called "telangiectasia" or commonly known as "spider veins." Although not life-threatening, a lot of people in Singapore undergo spider vein treatments to finally get rid of these unpleasant streaks in the body. These spider veins seem to rob the people of self-esteem and interfere with their daily life because they can cause several physical discomforts as well. How Does Spider Veins Develop? Spider veins got its name because of the spiderweb-like appearance of these clusters of tiny blood vessels that appear near the skin's surface. How exactly does spider veins develop?