Spider Naevi
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| Name: Spider Naevi |
| Also known as: Telangiectasia |
| Over dilation of a capillary that becomes visible on the skin. |
Causes of Spider Naevi
Commonly caused by sun damage to the skin, but pregnancy and a number of diseases may also be responsible including liver failure, an overactive thyroid gland, alcoholism and rheumatoid arthritis. |
Symptoms of Spider Naevi
Dilated blood vessels on the nose and cheeks that look like tiny red spiders can be seen diverging from a central point. |
Tests for Spider Naevi
None necessary. |
Treatment for Spider Naevi
Each individual nevus can be treated by cryotherapy (freezing), laser or diathermy (electrical heat) to the central blood vessel which destroys it. A small white spot will remain at the site.
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Complications of Spider Naevi of its treatment
May bleed excessively if damaged. |
Likely Outcome of Spider Naevi
Good results from treatment. |
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