broken veins

An inaccurate popular term applied to the condition of TELANGIECTASIA which is a localized dilatation of blood vessels near the surface of the skin. This is one of the natural features of the ageing skin and results from loss of collagen support. Actual breaks in the veins would result in extensive bruising.

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"These socks are comfortable, attractive, and when I remove them at night I have no swelling or broken veins." (Francine)

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I'm 50 next year and I'd love to lose some pigmentation and broken veins. But you need to be so sure you're getting proper treatment.

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Start with your skin - you may have the first signs of ageing, sagging contours, baggy eyes, broken veins, lines, sun spots, need I go on?

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It was with broken veins. The man also cut his veins, but after death, he took a knife and put it in his heart.

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This is the case for some of my patients who suffer with patches of small broken veins known as thread veins.

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It's usually used for the treatment of broken veins on the face and legs and sometimes for treating warts.

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Other common changes on the skin besides pigmentation and wrinkles include sagging, loss of fullness, skin growth, dilated blood vessels "broken veins," skin fragility, loss of translucency, loss of elasticity, and sallow color.

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As well as skin cancer, Infrared-A can cause a breakdown in collagen and elastin, sagging, redness and broken veins. Try a cream that protects against all three, such as the new Ladival Advanced Infrared-A Protection System products (from PS19.99, Ladival.co.uk).

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Common problems include larger pores, acne, broken veins and rosacea." However, the good news is that the health and looks of our skin can be maintained as we age so we can enjoy beautiful smooth skin which reflects the light.

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"Unfortunately, this process causes the capillaries in the face to contract and expand rapidly leading to broken veins and skin redness," explains Dr Ariel Haus, a Harley Street dermatologist.

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This can lead to rupturing and bleeding that is visible as "broken veins" on the surface of the skin.

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'We are appealing to people's vanity as the effects of alcohol can include red, broken veins on the cheeks, bloodshot eyes, a bloated face and deeper wrinkles," the Daily Mail quoted Price as saying.