As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be ...

As a curious child, you might remember staring at an older relative's thick stockings at the blue, gnarled veins lying under the skin like bumpy snakes. Known as varicose veins, these blood ...

Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins visible beneath the skin's surface. They're most commonly located on the legs but ...

Bulging bluish to purple veins may not be the only skin condition you experience if you have varicose veins. You may also have a skin condition in the form of eczema known as varicose eczema or ...

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are visible through the skin and may appear as blue or purple twisted, knot-like cords. Varicose veins can occur anywhere in the body, but are more commonly ...

A GRAN spent her last years in "absolute agony" after undergoing a common treatment in the hopes of looking her best for her granddaughter's wedding. Retired nurse Yvonne Goulding underwent laser ...

Are there any side effects of wearing compression socks for varicose veins? Compression socks are generally safe to wear, but some people may experience mild side effects such as skin irritation ...

Varicose veins are a common vascular condition that can cause discomfort, swelling, and aesthetic concerns. While visible ...

As a result of superficial valve incompetence, high pressure is transmitted to small subcutaneous veins, which become dilated tortuous clusters of varicose veins (Figure 1B). Although valve reflux ...

The laser light then fades the vein away without causing damage to the skin. Small spider veins may disappear immediately after treatment, while varicose veins usually darken and take one to three ...

Varicose veins are an early manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency. Although the risk factors associated with varicose veins are well described, the basic pathophysiology leading to venous ...