Telangiectasia
Overview
Telangiectasia is a condition in which widened venules (tiny blood vessels) cause threadlike red lines or patterns on the skin. These patterns, or telangiectases, form gradually and often in clusters. They’re sometimes known as “spider veins” because of their fine and weblike appearance.
Symptom
Telangiectases can be uncomfortable. They are generally not life-threatening, but some people may not like how they look. They develop gradually, but can be worsened by health and beauty products that cause skin irritation, such as abrasive soaps and sponges.
Symptoms include:
● pain (related to pressure on venules)
● itching
● threadlike red marks or patterns on the skin
Treatment
Telangiectasia can be treated by radiofrequency thermocoagulation, the treatment is almost painless and causes only very light stains that completely disappear within a few days. The treatment will immediately give sustainable results. In one session of 10 to 15 minutes a zone of approximately 50 cm of telangiectasia can be treated.