Fine red linear blood vessels in the skin. They are a common feature of sun-damaged and ageing skin. Effective cosmetic treatments are available.
Also known as
telangiectases, spider telangiectasis, broken capillaries, spider veins
Symptoms and signs
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A network of small linear blood vessels in the skin
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A spider telangiectasis may have a central solid and slightly raised portion with small linear blood vessels radiating from it
Risk factors
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Long term sun exposure
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Increasing age
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Smoking
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Multiple medical syndromes and conditions, for example liver disease, pregnancy, Cushing syndrome
Prognosis / outcome
Telangiectasia are harmless and treatment is not required unless it is for a significant underlying medical condition.
Progression
Telangiectasia persist indefinitely if they are not treated. Cosmetic treatments can often clear them, but they tend to recur with time and further maintenance treatments may be required.
Procedures for
Telangiectasia and rosacea
Medications for
Telangiectasia and rosacea
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Prevention of
Telangiectasia and rosacea
More information
News / blog articles
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Date accessed:
4 Jul
2021
Pictures
Clinical images of
Telangiectasia and rosacea
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