Spider and Varicose Veins Slideshow
Spider Veins and Varicose Veins
What Are Spider Veins?
What Are Varicose Veins?
What Causes Spider/Varicose Veins?
Who Gets Spider/Varicose Veins?
Spider/Varicose Vein Symptoms
Spider/Varicose Vein Complications
Diagnosing Spider/Varicose Veins
Treatment: Support Stockings
Treatment: Lifestyle Changes
Treatment: Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy: Before and After
Treatment: Laser and Light Therapy
Laser Therapy: Before and After
Treatment: Vein Surgery
Vein Surgery: Before and After
Treatment: Endovenous Laser
Treatment: Radiofrequency Ablation
Preventing Spider/Varicose Veins
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REFERENCES:
WebMD Medical Reference: "Understanding Varicose Veins – the Basics."
WebMD Medical Reference: "Varicose Veins and Spider Veins."
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise: "Varicose Veins – Topic Overview."
WebMD Medical Reference: "Cosmetic Surgery for the Legs."
WebMD Medical Reference provided in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic: "Sclerotherapy for Varicose and Spider Veins."
WebMD Medical Reference provided in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic: "Skin Conditions: Sclerotherapy."
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise: "Vein Ligation and Stripping."
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise: "Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins."
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise: "Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins."
WebMD Medical Reference: "Understanding Varicose Veins – Prevention."
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Medline Plus / National Library of Medicine
Office on Women's Health in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
DermNet NZ
Cleveland Clinic
American Academy of Dermatology