Very few patients are aware of reticular or blue veins. Most of them are only familiar with varicose and spider veins. Whenever we inform our patients here at DHR Health Vein Institute that the blue lines on their thighs or legs are a result of reticular veins, most of them get concerned since they know […]
Reticular Veins? There is a Simple Fix for This Uncomfortable Condition
Most patients are familiar with spider veins and varicose veins, but they are often puzzled about the third type of venous condition: reticular veins. At DHR Health Vein Institute, we specialize in venous diseases and offer solutions that meet your individual vein needs. What are Reticular Veins? Reticular veins are the middle siblings to varicose […]
How Can Reticular Veins Be Treated?
As life progresses, your skin is going to change over time. You’re going to notice a difference in how veins appear on your skin. This is completely normal, and most people can recognize them as spider veins or varicose veins. The lesser-known vein that often appears is the reticular vein. You are warmly invited to […]
Do I Have Reticular Veins?
We are all familiar with varicose veins: visible, enlarged, twisted veins that come with health risks beyond being simply unattractive. We also are aware of what spider veins look like. Reticular veins, on the other hand, are not commonly known and carry their own health risks. Our team is dedicated to not only treating reticular […]
What are Reticular Veins and What Can Be Done to Get Rid of Them?
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 […]
Why Do Reticular Veins Form?
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 […]
Common Causes of Reticular Veins
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, […]
