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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Spider Vein

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Spider Veins

By Sue Chung Health Expert

I've noticed that I'm getting more spider veins on the backs of my knees. Is there anything I can do to get rid of them? Will creams for varicose veins work?

 

Unfortunately for anyone who spends a lot of time on his or her feet, spider veins develop with age. It's a common concern for at least half the population and the condition tends to be worse for women than for men.

 

To start, spider veins (medically known as telangiectasias) are not interchangeable with varicose veins. Spider veins ar...

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