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Dermal flares - description of the problem
What are dermal flares ?
Dermal flares, sometimes known as spider veins, are very fine dilated veins situated just beneath the surface of the skin.What causes them ?
In some patients they are related to varicose veins and a high underlying venous pressure. In other patients they are not related to any underlying problem and are simply related to fine and translucent skin.Can they be painful ?
Yes, dermal flares can be associated with pain, the pain is often cyclical in women and related to periods.
Private consultations:
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
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