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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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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Who's At Risk
Telangiectasias are very common in healthy people and are usually caused by sun damage or aging. When seen on the legs, they do not necessarily indicate a vein disorder, such as varicose veins or underlying deep vein problems. However, they are seen with a number of diseases, including acne rosacea, birthmarks (eg, port-wine stains), scleroderma, several types of inherited disorders (ataxia-telangiectasia, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, xeroderma pigmentosum, and others), or with prolonged use of oral or topical corticosteroids.
Last Modified: 29 Feb 2008

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