Like thread veins, a spider angioma is a small blood vessel in the outer layers of the skin that remains dilated and is therefore visible through the surface of the skin. Many people have them, and they are common in both adults and children.
They get their name form their appearance, as with their small red [...]
As our skin ages, it undergoes a transformation that leaves it looking very different from when we were young. Age spots, sun damage, wrinkles and fine lines, thread veins, enlarged pores or rosacea can all make an unwelcome appearance as we get older.
While ageing is, of course, a natural process, our behaviour and treatment of [...]
Intense Pulsed Light produces a very focussed and intense broad-spectrum light. It is applied to the skin via a hand-held device and penetrates the superficial layers of skin, where the light energy is converted to heat energy.
As the light is pulsed, the skin is only exposed to it for very short periods of time, making [...]
Thread or spider veins appear in perfectly healthy people, and although they are caused by dilated blood vessels in the superficial layers of the skin, they are not as problematic as varicose veins and do not increase the likelihood of varicose veins forming.
They are associated with various conditions including pregnancy, rosacea and sun damage. They [...]
There are many causes of thread veins:
• Genetics – if your parents suffered from them, then you are more likely to develop them too,
• Lifestyle – if you sit or stand for long periods of time, you may find thread veins appearing on your legs,
• Hormone changes – can cause blood vessels to remain dilated, resulting in noticeable [...]
Thread veins can be a real pain; they appear when weakened blood vessels remain dilated so that red, purple or blue spidery lines can be seen through the surface of the skin. They can appear anywhere on the body, although the face and legs are commonly most affected.
They are thought to be caused by [...]
Various recent articles in the press have been using computer-generated images to demonstrate the ageing effects of alcohol consumption, smoking, obesity and sun-damage. Most people who see them are shocked by the dramatic changes that these factors can have on the appearance of the skin.
These changes are gradual, however, and for those who are already [...]
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that usually affects people over thirty years of age. It can cause problems in both men and women, and can affect those who have enjoyed clear and healthy skin for all of their lives.
The problem with rosacea is due to the fact that it is often confused with other, [...]
Thread veins tend to appear on the face and legs, although they can form anywhere on the body. Unlike varicose veins, they do not usually cause discomfort and do not pose a threat to your health. They have various causes, from hormonal changes to a sedentary lifestyle, which result in the veins remaining constantly dilated.
For [...]
As skin ages, it starts to lose elasticity as well as the ability to renew itself as quickly and efficiently as before. It also starts to display signs of damage, sustained over the years and caused by various factors:
• Exposure to sunlight
• Smoking
• Harsh environmental conditions
• Pollution etc.
Fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear on the face, an area [...]
