Spider Veins on Nose: Should I Be Worried?

We have all seen them, spider veins on someone’s nose. Normally, the skin looks red and there are little squiggly lines just under the skin. This normally happens to older people and those who have used alcohol, smoked cigarettes for a while, and/or spent a lot of time in the sun. The spider veins, however, are normally harmless. It is a result of blood pooling in the small superficial veins close to the surface of the skin due to insufficient blood flow.

For those who have spider veins on their nose or anywhere on their face, the majority of the reason to remove them is cosmetic. Rarely do they pose a health hazard. There are a few things that you can do to treat spider veins:

• Stay out of the sun since or wear sunscreen. Too much sun exposure can wear skin down and make veins more noticeable.

• Add foods to your diet that support vein health such as vitamin K and vitamin C. Citrus fruits and green leafy vegetables can supply both of these vitamins. Limit all spicy foods since they can aggravate veins.

• Change lifestyle habits that can damage veins such as drinking alcohol, smoking and drinking too much caffeine.

• Ask your doctor if you should switch medications that you are currently taking. Some medications such as hormone replacement therapy can make you more vulnerable to developing spider veins.

• Cover the unsightly squiggle lines on your nose with foundation makeup.

• Permanently remove your spider veins using sclerotherapy, a foam saline injection that will clot the vein. The veins will dissipate over time, disappearing from view.

If you or someone you know has spider veins on their face and would like a consultation with Dr. Joseph Magnant, please call The Vein Specialists at 239-694-VEIN. Or schedule a consultation online at WeKnowVeins.com