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Telangiectasias are small dilated blood vessels in the skin. Common areas for them to occur are the cheeks and sides of the nose. They can occur singularly or as part of a larger lesion. An example of a common lesion that contains telangiectasias is a spider angioma. A spider angioma lesion typically has a central red bump with reddish extensions radiating out for some distance around it (a few millimeters to a centimeter or more). Spider angiomas can occur anywhere but are most common on the face and trunk. Intense pulsed light therapy can destroy the tiny blood vessels without significantly damaging the skin. Sometimes we will recommend a combination of IPL and traditional laser treatments to more effectively reduce these lesions.
Spider veins of the legs are often red or blue vessels and are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short jagged lines. They can cover either a very small or very large area of skin. Hormone changes, pregnancy, lifestyle or work-related factors, inherited factors, exposure to the sun, and circulation problems can cause spider veins of the legs.
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SPIDER VEINS & TELANGIECTASIAS
Telangiectasias of the Face