Spider veins on the legs – can they be eliminated with compression stockings?
Spider veins are a common problem for people of all ages. They are visible thin vessels of dark red, blue or purple color and can be located on the face or legs, often in the thigh area. Doctors call spider veins telangiectasias, and both dermatologists and phlebologists treat them.
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Why do telangiectasias occur?
Spider veins appear for various reasons, and doctors cannot always determine why they appeared in a particular person. But telangiectasias on the legs are most often associated with venous disease and circulatory disorders.
Their appearance is provoked by the following factors:
If the calf muscles and venous valves do not work well enough, fluid begins to stagnate in the legs, the pressure in the veins increases and the vessels (including small ones) expand. The more pronounced the chronic venous insufficiency becomes, the more telangiectasias will be on the legs. And if men can ignore them for a long time, then women, as a rule, suffer primarily because of the cosmetic defect
Their appearance is provoked by the following factors:
- sedentary or standing work;
- a sedentary lifestyle;
- valvular failure of the veins;
- obesity;
- pregnancy;
- heredity and others.
If the calf muscles and venous valves do not work well enough, fluid begins to stagnate in the legs, the pressure in the veins increases and the vessels (including small ones) expand. The more pronounced the chronic venous insufficiency becomes, the more telangiectasias will be on the legs. And if men can ignore them for a long time, then women, as a rule, suffer primarily because of the cosmetic defect
How are spider veins treated?
There are two ways to remove telangiectasias – sclerotherapy or laser therapy. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. But phlebologists warn that the appearance of new spider veins can only be avoided if you wear compression underwear – for example, medical stockings of the second compression class.
In what cases do doctors recommend therapeutic compression stockings?
Therapeutic compression stockings are used in the presence of a large number of telangiectasias. They not only prevent the appearance of new spider veins, but also effectively eliminate other symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency:
- burning and pain in the lower extremities;
- leg fatigue;
- cramps, especially at night;
- edema;
- the appearance of trophic ulcers in advanced varicose disease.
How to choose the best compression stockings?
The main condition of medical hosiery is that the stockings should provide the necessary compression without squeezing the arteries, and be worn comfortably. People with problem feet (deformed toes, excessive sweating) and sensitive skin will benefit from medical compression stockings without a toe with cotton. Women usually prefer models with lace (instead of elastic).
They can be worn both before surgery - to prevent the appearance of telangiectasias, and after surgery or sclerotherapy.
Unlike other medical hosiery, the composition of compression stockings with lace and cotton, without a toe Lauma Medical includes:
They can be worn both before surgery - to prevent the appearance of telangiectasias, and after surgery or sclerotherapy.
Unlike other medical hosiery, the composition of compression stockings with lace and cotton, without a toe Lauma Medical includes:
- cotton - 60%;
- nylon - 5%;
- lycra - 35%.
What are the features of Lauma Medical lace and cotton medical compression stockings without toe?
The organic cotton from which the stockings are made is softer and more airy than regular cotton. In addition, it is grown without the use of fertilizers and chemicals, so it is ideal for people with very sensitive skin - as a 100% environmentally friendly material.
On the back of the lace there is a silicone coating that holds the stockings tightly to the body, and the absence of a toe allows you to wear them with open shoes.
On the back of the lace there is a silicone coating that holds the stockings tightly to the body, and the absence of a toe allows you to wear them with open shoes.
Medical compression stockings with lace and cotton, without toe Lauma Medical help people with sensitive skin and problematic feet to improve blood circulation in the legs and prevent the appearance of new spider veins
Medical compression stockings with lace and cotton, without toe Lauma Medical help people with sensitive skin and problematic feet to improve blood circulation in the legs and prevent the appearance of new spider veins