Broken capillaries are a common skin problem that mainly affects women. They can appear on the face, especially on the nose and cheeks, as well as on the legs, in the form of red veins or spider veins. Although they are mostly cosmetic in nature, they can also signal venous insufficiency or chronic skin disease.
Broken capillaries, or telangiectasia, are dilated and damaged blood vessels located just beneath the skin. They appear as thin, red lines or so-called spider veins. They most commonly occur on the face, especially around the nose, cheeks, and chin, as well as on the legs. Accompanying symptoms include prolonged erythema, redness, and swelling of the blood vessels in the skin.
The main causes of broken capillaries include:
Weak and inflexible vessel walls break easily, especially when they are not properly cared for and protected from external factors.
Effective treatment depends on the type of lesion, its location, and the severity of the problem. It is crucial to follow the dermatologist's recommendations and use the appropriate treatment.
Home care and prevention:
In the case of more extensive changes, it is worth seeking the help of modern treatments.
This is an effective method of treating spider veins on the legs and varicose veins. It involves injecting a special preparation into the affected vessel, which causes it to close up and disappear. The treatment is particularly recommended for broken capillaries on the calves and thighs.
Laser treatment for closing blood vessels involves heating the blood in the vessel, causing it to shrink and close permanently. Laser therapy is effective in treating broken capillaries on the face and broken capillaries on the nose and décolleté. Diode lasers and IPL are used, among others.