Generally 2 millimeters in diameter, reticular veins are smaller than varicose veins but larger than spider veins. Due to the deoxygenated blood filling them, these veins appear as dilated blue or purple veins. They may form unappealing clusters mainly on the inner thighs, ankles, knees, or legs. The veins may not appear to be protruding as larger varicose veins. However, reticular veins deter … [Read more...]

There are a variety of vein issues that a person may experience. It is very likely that you have heard of varicose veins or spider veins. Varicose veins are usually thick, purple veins that appear on the legs. Spider veins usually appear on the legs as well, but they are much smaller and redder. A less known vein problem is reticular veins. These also cause blemishes on the legs and can appear on … [Read more...]

Reticular veins, or feeder veins, are dilated blue or green veins just beneath the skin. While they can develop independently, they can also develop from varicose veins. As feeder veins, they can send blood to spider veins. They can be harmless, or they can indicate serious vein disease. Reticular veins can be a straight line, or they can have branches. What are the Causes? The most common … [Read more...]