Telangiectasias (from tel- 'end' angi- ' blood vessel ' and ectasia 'the expansion of a hollow or tubular organ'), also known as spider veins, are small dilated blood vessels [1] that can occur …

What is telangiectasia? Telangiectasia is a condition in which there are visible small linear red blood vessels (broken capillaries). These are also called telangiectases. Visible small blood …

Jun 3, 2025 · Telangiectasias are small, widened blood vessels on the skin. They are usually harmless, but may be associated with several diseases.

Jun 27, 2023 · Telangiectasia is a condition in which widened venules (tiny blood vessels) cause threadlike red lines or patterns on the skin. These patterns, or telangiectases, form gradually …

Jul 18, 2019 · Telangiectasia that appear as dilated loops of capillaries with the avascular areas (areas lacking blood vessels) on the fingernail folds are highly characteristic of both …

Aug 31, 2022 · “Telangiectasia” is the medical term for a condition people commonly call “spider veins” because of how they look. Spider veins are small groupings of blood vessels near the …

Nov 29, 2023 · Telangiectasias are fine, threadlike lines that may appear blue, red, or purple.

Telangiactasia, angioectasias, spider veins, are blood vessels in the skin that have widened and are typically harmless.

Apr 13, 2024 · Learn about telangiectasia, its causes, symptoms, and treatment options, as well as prevention strategies and when to seek medical help.

Jun 18, 2024 · Telangiectasias, commonly called spider veins, are dilated blood vessels in the outer layer of the skin. Telangiectasias are very common and are often caused by sun damage …