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Idiopathic telangiectasias are fine, dilated intracutaneous veins that are not clinically significant but may be extensive and unsightly.
Telangiectasia
Telangiectasias
Telangiectasias are small, dilated blood vessels; they are most often idiopathic.
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Telangiectasia on the Face
Although telangiectasias are usually asymptomatic, many people consider even the smallest telangiectasias cosmetically ... read more
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Telangiectasias
Telangiectasias are small, dilated blood vessels; they are most often idiopathic.
Photo provided by Thomas Habif, MD.
Telangiectasia on the Face
Although telangiectasias are usually asymptomatic, many people consider even the smallest telangiectasias cosmetically ... read more
© Springer Science+Business Media
Telangiectasias (spider veins) are usually asymptomatic. However, some patients report a burning sensation or pain, and many people consider even the smallest telangiectasias cosmetically unacceptable.
Diagnosis is clinical.
Treatment of Idiopathic Telangiectasias
Sclerotherapy
Laser treatment
Laser treatment is effective, but large areas require several treatments. Small telangiectasias may persist or recur after initial treatment.
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