Vases on the legs: creams, remedies and sclerotherapy

The spider veins in the legs can be eliminated with the use of creams, medicines, or with medical treatment such as sclerotherapy, where a glucose substance is injected that eliminates the affected blood vessel. By doing this, the body itself is in charge of removing the spider veins treated with sclerotherapy and forms a new blood vessel at that location.

The spider veins are small, very superficial blood vessels that have severely affected circulation. Scientifically they are called telangiectasias and the doctor most indicated to evaluate this type of disorder is the angiologist. Here we indicate the best forms of treatment to dry the spider veins and small varicose veins.

Creams for spider veins on the legs

Creams that can be used to relieve pain and discomfort in the legs can be indicated in the mildest cases. The best way to know if the creams will be useful and effective is to lightly press the region with spider veins and see if they disappear, if this happens, it is possible that when using this type of cosmetic, together with food supplements, it is possible to have a good improvement of telangiectasis.

The most suitable creams are those that cause a sensation of cold on the skin as soon as they are applied, usually found in gel form. Some examples are:

Sesderma Angioses Gel tired legs; Sesderma Resveraderm Plus Capsules; Venex Tired Legs Gel; Cirkuven Cream Tired Legs; Martiderm, Legvass Emulsion; Refreshing Antistax Gel; Allestax. Ointment with red vine leaf extract; Akileine Gel Draining heavy legs.

To use this type of product, apply directly to the legs, with a gentle massage, until it is reabsorbed by the skin. The best time to use is at the end of the day, after showering, applying immediately before bed. It can also be useful to rest with your legs higher than the rest of your body, and for that you can place a pillow under your legs or place a 10 cm high wedge at the foot of the bed.

Remedies for spider veins

Natural and pharmacy remedies are also good options to fight the spider veins that appear in the legs. The best remedies to help fight new spider veins in the legs are those that help improve blood circulation, such as:

Centella asiatica; Morugem extract; Garlic capsules; Horse chestnut; Gilbardeira extract; Ginkgo biloba; Antistax; Frileg; Martiderm Legvass in capsules; Almiflon; EasySlim Duo Rapid in Ampoules; Innéov Circuvein;

These herbal remedies can be purchased in health food stores and in some pharmacies, but always under the guidance of the doctor or pharmacist, especially in case of pregnancy, because at this stage the woman should not use drugs, not even natural ones.

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy, popularly called "application of varicose veins", consists of applying a sclerosing substance directly to the spider veins causing them to disappear almost instantly.

Sclerotherapy hurts a little and, to alleviate this pain, an anesthetic balm can be applied to the legs about 30 minutes before the applications. Even so, there can be some discomfort when the sclerosing substance enters the spider vein, especially if the person has many spider veins.

After sclerotherapy, an elastic compression stocking, such as Kendall stockings, must be worn daily throughout the day, just removing it for bathing and sleeping. It is normal for the treated area to be sore and slightly stained in the first days, for this, you can take a pain reliever and avoid exposure to the sun.

How to avoid new spider veins in the legs

At the end of the treatment, it is recommended that the individual has some daily care to prevent new spider veins from appearing. Among these precautions are: