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Spider veins are tiny swollen blood vessels which are easily discernable through the skin. They appear like a web of thin and twisted purple or red, jagged lines and are most often seen on the inside of the legs, ankles, face and thighs. When the valves in these superficial veins become weakened they are unable to push the blood towards the heart and the blood flows backwards and accumulates in the veins. This results in swelling and when the blood begins to stagnate in them they turn blue, purple and red.
This condition usually occurs in old age and is more common in women than in men. It is caused by improper orslow blood circulation, standing for long periods, heredity and hormonal changes. Spider veins not only detract from the appearance but are also very painful and itchy. They can cause the legs and ankles to swell and to feel hot and heavy. The delivery of blood and oxygen to the tissues is hindered and the removal of waste is delayed this can cause the skin to become thin, discolored and susceptible to ulcers.