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Varicose Eczema: Treatments and Solutions

By: Walter Kopal

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Varicose veins are enlarged veins that can be flesh colored, dark purple or blue. They often look like cords and appear twisted and bulging. They are swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are generally found on the backs of the calves or on the inside of the leg. During pregnancy, varicose veins called hemorrhoids can form in the vagina or around the anus.

Spider veins are alike to varicose veins, but they are smaller. They are often red or blue and are closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with their short uneven lines. Spider veins can be found on the legs and face. They can cover either a very small or very large area of skin. No one knows the correct cause of spider and varicose veins, but there are several reasons that cause a person to be more likely to develop them. Heredity, or being born with weak vein valves, is the greatest reason. The hormonal changes that occur during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, as well as taking estrogen, progesterone, and birth control pills can cause a woman to develop varicose veins or spider veins.

Other reasons that weaken vein valves and that may cause varicose or spider veins include aging, obesity, leg injury, and prolonged standing, such as for long hours on the job. Spider veins on the cheeks or nose of a fair-skinned person may occur from sun contact. The veins in the legs have the toughest job of carrying blood back to the heart. They endure the most pressure -- pressure that can overcome the strength of these one-way valves. The force of gravity, the pressure from body weight, and the task of carrying the blood from the bottom of the body up to the heart make the legs the primary place for varicose and spider veins.

Medical treatment usually is not necessary for varicose or spider veins. However, varicose veins can become quite uncomfortable as well as look unattractive. Varicose veins usually enlarge and worsen over time. They can cause the legs and feet to swell. Although severe leg pain is not common, leg muscles may feel fatigued or heavy, or throb and cramp at night. The skin on the legs and around the ankles also can itch or burn. In some cases, varicose veins and spider veins can cause more serious problems, and medical treatment will provide benefits. If the veins become grave, they can cause a condition called venous insufficiency, a grave blockage of the blood in the veins that prevents it from returning to the heart.

There are many different treatments available for varicose veins. These treatments are offered based upon the size of the varicose veins, the presence of any indications, and the location of the veins. Briefly, treatments include:

compression stockings,
leg elevation while sitting or sleeping,
sclerotherapy (injection of a liquid into the vein),
laser therapy, and
surgery (removal of the varicose veins, or vein stripping).

Not all varicose and spider veins can be prevented. But some things can reduce your chances of getting new varicose and spider veins. These same things can help ease discomfort from the ones you already have:

Wear Sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun and to limit spider veins on the face.
Exercise regularly to improve your leg strength, circulation, and vein strength. Focus on exercises that work your legs, such as walking or running.
Control your weight to avoid placing too much pressure on your legs.
Do not cross your legs when sitting.
Elevate your legs when resting as much as possible.
Do not stand or sit for long periods of time. If you must stand for a long time, shift your weight from one leg to the other every few minutes. If you must sit for long periods of time, stand up and move around or take a short walk every 30 minutes.
Wear elastic support stockings and avoid tight clothing that tightens your waist, groin, or legs.
Eat a low-salt diet rich in high-fiber foods. Eating fiber diminishes the chances of constipation which can contribute to varicose veins. High fiber foods include fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, like bran.
Eating too much salt can cause you to retain water or swell.

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