Home Treatment for Spider Veins

How to eliminate spider veins? The following home treatment for spider veins may help reduce the appearance of spider veins and prevent new ones from forming. But what are spider veins? What causes spider veins?

Spider veins are the red or blue blood vessels that are visible on the surface of the skin. They can appear on any part of the body including the face but especially on the calves, thighs and ankles. Unlike varicose veins that look like twisted cords and bulge above the skin, spider veins appear like spider webs, tree branches or starburst.

One of the possible causes of spider veins is the backing up of blood into the veins instead of flowing back to the heart. Other spider veins causes include aging, damage due to repeated sun exposure, obesity, heredity, pregnancy, extended period of standing or sitting and an injury to the skin surface.

There is no health risk associated with spider veins and you don't need medical treatment. Usually people who seek treatment for spider veins such as laser therapy and sclerotherapy are concerned because they feel embarrassed or for other personal reasons.

Treatment for spider veins No. 1 - Natural remedies

1. Applying butcher's broom extract on your skin and at the same time taking the supplement may help remove spider veins. This is because butcher's broom helps improve blood circulation and tighten blood vessels.
   
   
   
2. Some studies indicate that horse chestnut extract which is obtained from the seed of the fruit may help treat chronic venous insufficiency which is one of the causes of varicose veins and spider veins. It helps fix leaks and tear in the veins and also strengthens the wall of the veins.
   
   
   
3. You can also try witch hazel ointment or tincture as treatment for spider veins since it seems to help treat varicose veins. You do have to apply it several times a day if you expect it to remove or reduce the problem.
   
   
   
4. The constituents in gotu kola have the ability to allow blood to flow freely throughout the body. Take it as a supplement because it can help treat and prevent chronic venous insufficiency.

Treatment for spider veins No. 2 - Dietary supplements

Including omega-3, coenzyme Q10 and vitamin K helps as additional treatment for spider veins. Coenzyme Q10 improves blood circulation as well as tissue oxygenation. Omega-3 improves the elasticity of blood vessels. Vitamin K may help clot the blood that leaks from the veins.

Treatment for spider veins No. 3 - Spider vein cream

Most spider vein cream contains vitamin K. This is based on the belief that blood backs up into the veins and causes the blood to pool and result in spider veins. Another theory is that a tear in the wall of the blood capillary will cause the blood to seep out and shows up as spider veins. What vitamin K does is it clots the blood.

Spider Vein Creams

1. Vita-K Solution Professional Spider Veins
   
   This cream may help minimize the appearance of spider veins. You can also use it for age spots, dark circles under your eyes, fine lines and wrinkles. Another additional benefit is it contains vitamin C which will help improve your skin tone and elasticity.
   
   
   
2. Dermal K Spider Vein Cream
   
   Besides vitamin K, this cream contains aloe vera and may help remove spider veins but it is going to take you six to eight weeks of application.
   
   
   
3. Spider Vein Treatment
   
   You can use this spider vein treatment cream to eliminate the unattractive looking veins on your face and legs. It contains antioxidants and will also help increase circulation and restore moisture.

Treatment for spider veins No. 4 - Compression socks

If your job requires that you stand or sit for an extended period, wearing compression socks will prevent and treat spider veins because it improves blood circulation.

Habits to Develop and Avoid

1. Elevate your legs when you sleep by placing several pillows underneath. Another way to allow the blood to flow up from your legs to your heart is to prop your legs up against the wall as often as you can.
   
   
   
2. Don't cross your leg when you sit because you will block the smooth flow of blood.
   
   
   
3. If the spider veins are visible on your face, you can use foundation to cover them up. And also apply sunscreen on your face.
   
   
   
4. Do regular aerobic exercise such as brisk walking. Exercising strengthens your leg and improves blood circulation. If you are overweighed, you should exercise everyday and include weight training exercise. Being overweight increases the risk of developing spider veins.
   
   
   
5. If you have no alternative but to sit or stand because of your work requirement or if you are on the plane and are not using compression socks, stretch your legs as often as you can.

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