spider vein
noun
: a telangiectasia (as of the legs or face) often appearing as a central area with outward radiations resembling the legs of a spider
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Steroid creams may cause skin thinning and spider veins (visible blood vessels under the skin).
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 19 June 2025
However, long-term use may cause thinning skin, spider veins, and acne breakouts.13
Psoriasis lotions: Offering itch relief, these lotions can help prevent psoriasis flare-ups.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
This is what gives varicose veins and spider veins that swollen, knot-like appearance.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
After all, they’re often marketed as a solution for swelling, soreness, and poor circulation—as well as a preventative measure for blood clots and visible varicose and spider veins.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
Additional services include anti-aging therapies such as Botox and Juvederm, laser hair removal and spider vein treatment.
—cleveland, 6 June 2020
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 19 June 2025
However, long-term use may cause thinning skin, spider veins, and acne breakouts.13
Psoriasis lotions: Offering itch relief, these lotions can help prevent psoriasis flare-ups.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
This is what gives varicose veins and spider veins that swollen, knot-like appearance.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Jan. 2025
After all, they’re often marketed as a solution for swelling, soreness, and poor circulation—as well as a preventative measure for blood clots and visible varicose and spider veins.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 6 Nov. 2024
Additional services include anti-aging therapies such as Botox and Juvederm, laser hair removal and spider vein treatment.
—cleveland, 6 June 2020
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“Spider vein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spider%20vein. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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