How to Minimize Spider Veins
Telangiectasias or spider veins are blood vessels which are enlarged on the surface of the skin. They are blue or red coloured veins and are only a few millimetres thick. Remember that spider veins usually appear on the face and legs but can appear anywhere on the body. Some spider veins cannot be treated but after taking some measures, you can minimize their appearance. You are required to apply different techniques, follow natural remedies and undergo clinical procedures to diminish spider veins.
Things Required:
– Fruits
– Garlic
– Ginger
– Vegetables
– Concealer
– Foundation cream
– Compression stocking
Instructions
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Eat food rich in fibre
To help minimize spider veins you should eat foods which is rich in fibre such as fruits, whole grain and vegetables. This will reduce your chances of constipation and essentially help relieve any pressure on your veins while doing a bowel movement. -
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Eat a low sodium diet
You should maintain a low-sodium diet as salt retains water and eventually leads to swelling. This can add to the pressure on your blood vessels and create spider veins. -
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Eat more ginger, garlic and onion
You should increase the consumption of ginger, garlic and onion in your diet. These items promote the breaking down of fibrin, an insoluble protein which surrounds the veins. This basically acts as a shield around wounds and helps the blood to clot. However, fibrin can still linger and cause swelling in the veins. -
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Lifestyle modification
Try not to sit all day long as this will definitely contribute to developing spider veins. You should also try not be remain in the same posture throughout the day as this can put pressure on your veins. For this purpose, you can sit in a recliner with your legs elevated while watching television or reading a book. You can also use a compression stocking to help reduce spider veins. -
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Stay cool
Whenever you are taking a bath, you should have cool showers. Hot water dilates your blood vessels and can contribute to spider veins. You should also avoid staying under sunlight for long periods of time as this can also have a negative impact on your veins. -
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Promote circulation of blood
You should exercise for at least half an hour every day. This will improve circulation of blood to your muscles and make your skin firm and stop your veins from lumping out. -
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Apply concealer
You can apply concealer with help of a latex sponge and foundation cream to minimize spider veins on your face. For legs, you can use an opaque cream-based product in order to reduce the appearance of veins. -
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Clinical methods
You can always undergo sclerotherapy in which veins are medicated through a small needle. This will swell, stick and shut the valve of the veins. Besides this, you can also get laser treatment to minimize the impact of spider veins.
