Spider veins are tiny, very superficial veins that occur in clusters or
separately. They can become unsightly and most numerous in the thighs and
ankles. The cause of spider veins has been attributed to heredity, hormonal
influences, trauma and venous reflux.
Treatment of spider veins includes sclerotherapy and / or topical laser
treatments, depending upon the location of the spider veins and their size.
In addition, if reflux is found in larger veins in the superficial venous
system in the region of the spider veins, then treatment of the reflux can
aid in keeping the spider veins from coming back after they have been
treated.