This image displays the dilated blood vessels typical of telangiectasia. This image displays the dilated blood vessels typical of telangiectasia. This image displays telangiectasias on the nose. Telangiectasias can appear in small clusters, as seen here, and appear brown-red, red, or purple in color. This image displays the harmless, dilated blood vessels typical of telangiectasias. This image displays an area of sun damaged skin with multiple telangiectasias.
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Telangiectasia:
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Picture of Telangiectasia: This image displays the dilated blood vessels typical of telangiectasia. Divider line
This image displays the dilated blood vessels typical of telangiectasia.
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Self-Care Guidelines
No treatment is necessary unless the appearance is bothersome.

You might try the following:
  • Use cover-up makeup or self-tanning lotion to cover them up. Waterproof leg makeup is also available.
  • If in a sun-exposed area, use sun-protection measures, such as a hat or sunscreen.
  • If you have been using topical corticosteroid cream, stop its use on the affected area.
When to Seek Medical Care
See your doctor if you have a family history of similar marks, any personal or family history of bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, lesions on the mouth or eye lining, or repeated bleeding from a lesion.

If the lesions are cosmetically displeasing, you may want to seek medical advice for treatment, although treatment for telangiectasias is usually not covered by insurance.
Last Modified: 29 Feb 2008

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