Not everyone who has varicose veins will develop a serious condition like a leg ulcer. But varicose veins do tend to get worse gradually over the years. Individual veins may get worse–protrude more, cover more of your leg, and so on. And you may simply develop additional varicose veins. › Continue reading

As summer flies by us, there are many people concerned about concealing or eliminating their varicose veins as well as many concerned about getting a deep tan before the end of the season. So, do deep tans and hiding your varicose veins go hand in hand? Some varicose vein sufferers may have heard that deep tans can eliminate varicose veins. But is this true? › Continue reading

Several celebrities have been called out in tabloids and on the internet for having visible varicose veins or spider veins. For example, Helen Mirren was mentioned as a celebrity who had her spider veins brushed out after a book cover photo shoot. In other instances, celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Madonna and Angelina Jolie were categorized as being “addicted to fitness”. As a result of intense workouts, their toned arms revealed unsightly veins. › Continue reading