What is the difference between spider veins and varicose veins?

Condition analysis:
Although they may appear similar in appearance, spider veins and varicose veins are fundamentally different. Where varicose veins are a medical condition, spider veins are a cosmetic blemish.

Varicose Veins can have a negative impact on your health but spider veins will only affect your ego.

For those looking for a cosmetic improvement, it’s important to know that most insurance will not cover treatment of spider veins. But if you do choose treatment, it will be similar to that of varicose veins and can include laser therapy, sclerotherary or radiofrequency.

One word of caution: while spider veins pose no medical threat, they can sometimes be a sign of a deeper underlying problem so it’s not a bad idea to get them checked out anyway.

Instructions:
1. Cayenne Pepper: Cayenne pepper is considered a miracle treatment for varicose veins. Being a very rich source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids, it increases blood circulation and eases the pain of congested, swollen veins.

-- Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder to a cup of hot water and stir it well.
-- Drink this mixture three times a day for one or two months.

2. Olive Oil: Increasing blood circulation is essential to treating varicose veins. Massaging with olive oil can help increase circulation, thereby reducing pain and inflammation.

-- Mix equal amounts of olive oil and vitamin E oil and warm it slightly. Massage the veins with the warm oil for several minutes. Do this twice daily for one to two months.

-- You can also mix four drops of cypress essential oil in two teaspoons of warm olive oil and massage with this mixture.