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What Are The Causes Of Spider Capillaries On The Face?


Spider capillaries are broken blood vessels that appear on the skin. These broken vessels are often found around the nose area and can sometimes be accompanied by spider nevus's skin lesions or growths.

What are the Main Causes Of Spider Capillaries On The Face?

1. Rosacea
If spider capillaries are associated with rosacea, it is likely a result of the rosacea flushing and blushing from the disease. If a person has rosacea, they may experience frequent flushing and blushing in response to triggers such as sun exposure, alcohol consumption, spicy food, embarrassment, and stress.

2. Facial Picking
Spider capillaries can also appear on the face due to picking the skin. When someone picks their skin, such as their pimples or acne, the blood vessels become more exposed to the skin's surface. When the blood vessels are exposed, this can lead to spider capillaries forming in and around them where they break.

3. Hormones
Whether hormonal changes happen because of puberty, pregnancy, menopause, or use of hormone treatments, they may raise risks of forming and appearing spider capillaries. As researches show, it most likely happens because of progesterone and estrogen; those two hormones dilate blood vessels, which may cause increased blood pressure and vein breaks.

4. Genetics
There are cases where spider capillaries appear on the face in people who have no other skin conditions. If a person is predisposed to having spider capillaries, then this will likely occur around the nose area at some point in their life.

5. Drugs
There are also cases where spider capillaries appear on the face when someone has a certain drug in their system, such as those taking blood thinners to prevent clots, which is often the case with people who have heart conditions.

How to Treat Spider Cappillareis On The Face?
A doctor or dermatologist will carry out the main treatment for the cause of spider capillaries. If the spider capillaries on the face are caused by rosacea, a doctor will usually prescribe an ointment to reduce the flushing and blushing. If it is caused by picking, they will suggest a cholesterol-based ointment or anti-inflammatory cream to help heal and soothe the picked skin.

Laser Vascular (Facial) Treatment at Active Crystal Medspa
We offer a non-invasive laser treatment at our Active Crystal medical spa in Toronto to treat spider capillaries, broken blood vessels, and rosacea. Vascular facial treatment helps relieve redness, prevent further breakages, and to help to get rid of the spider capillaries.

To treat spider capillaries on the face, you will experience better and more effective results if you treat the underlying cause of this condition. Several treatments are available today to help get rid of spider capillaries, including laser treatment to remove spider capillaries and facial rejuvenation. Call us today to make an appointment.

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