You may know them as spider veins, thread veins or more officially, telangiectasias, or just be able to recognise their presence through small red, purple or blue “webs” on the legs and face.
Smaller than varicose veins which are large, raised and swollen, spider veins are caused by damage to the smallest blood vessels. They are typically harmless - caused by genetics, hormones, birth control, occupationally from jobs that require a lot of standing or obesity - but can have a real impact on your confidence, especially when they appear on the face.
