Picture of Spider Veins

Spider veins are tiny blood vessels that have been twisted and overstretched and lie just beneath the surface of the skin. Networks of spider veins resemble tree branches or even a spider web. Another name for spider veins is spider telangiectasia.
Image Source: Color Atlas of Cosmetic Dermatology
Marc R. Avram, Sandy Tsao, Zeina Tannous, Mathew M. Avram
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Text Reference: WomensHealth.gov: "Varicose Veins and Spider Veins"
Text Reference: WomensHealth.gov: "Varicose Veins and Spider Veins"