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 South Texas 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 veins and spider veins. These veins are … [Read more...]
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 learn more about what reticular veins are and how they can be treated at South … [Read more...]
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 veins and other veins, but educating the public about the health … [Read more...]
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 as larger varicose veins. However, reticular veins deter … [Read more...]
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 less known vein problem is reticular veins. These also cause blemishes on the legs and can appear on … [Read more...]
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, or they can have branches. What are the Causes? The most common … [Read more...]
