Abstract:Vascular lesions in the lower extremities, including telangiectasias, reticular veins, and varicose veins, are estimated to affect over 80% of people in the United States, with a predilection for females. 1 The mechanism behind the development of these lesions involves weakening and failure of the venous valves, which results in reflux of circulating blood in favor of gravity. 2 When this occurs in the superficial venous structures, the result is increased visibility of the vasculature.Telangiectasias, specifi… Show more
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