It can be confusing when you’re trying to figure out whether you have spider veins or not, whether you need to treat them, or whether your insurance will even cover treatment, especially when you may have heard conflicting information. Skin & Vein is here to clear up the myths and […]
Read MoreVaricose veins can come across as somewhat of an enigma to the average person. Some people say that these unsightly, bulging veins are harmful and harmless, are caused by and cured by exercise, are covered and are not covered by insurance—the list goes on. So, how do you separate fact […]
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Vein disease has many facets and many treatment options, ranging from full surgical procedures done under general anesthesia (vein stripping) to minimally invasion options performed with only a local anesthetic and a needle of fluid (sclerotherapy) to completely non-surgical options (compression stockings). Depending on the severity of your vein disease, […]
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There are several reasons for wearing compressing stockings, including prevention of serious medical conditions, comfort, and even to achieve sports performance. Essentially, compression stockings and garments help improve your blood flow. They also reduce pain and swelling in the legs. Additionally, they can lower your risk of deep vein thrombosis […]
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It is an unfortunate fact of life that our bodies tend to show our age more externally than we often realize. Typically, when we think of age, our minds conjure images of hair loss, deep wrinkles, and gaining weight, but there are other, less obvious signs that give away our […]
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Whether you find yourself getting older or you’re suffering from the side effects of pregnancy, menopause, being a little overweight, or having a job that requires long periods of standing or sitting, you may start to see unsightly veins protruding from different areas of your body—particularly your hands. As we […]
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Vein diseases really run the gamut in regards to severity, type, and who they affect. Some younger women experience varicose veins due to pregnancy, weight issues, or physical stressors; older women may develop venous insufficiencies simply due to their advanced years, and even men may find spider veins appearing on […]
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Lower legs are the area of the body most susceptible to the protruding, bluish, purplish lumps of bulging varicose veins. Not only are these damaged veins unsightly, they’re also rather uncomfortable, causing aching, swelling, itching, and restlessness to those who bear them. If they go untreated, varicose veins can lead […]
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Vein disease is a more common struggle than many people realize and there are many stages of severity, from mild spider veins to swollen limbs and bulging varicose veins that cover a person’s legs entirely. Though there isn’t any one reason that vein disease develops, there are some factors that […]
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Venous insufficiency is a common problem with patients that include both men and women of varying ages. Each person is affected differently by vein disease, with some people experiencing only mild symptoms and perhaps just a couple of visible veins, and others showing signs and symptoms of much more advanced […]
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