Abstract | BACKGROUND: Prominent tortuous veins of the face and hands may result from the process of aging and constitute a source of distress for many patients. Marked telangiectases of the chest and face are similarly distressing to some patients. OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: Tortuous facial veins and telangiectases had a mean improvement of 70%, with 11 of 20 sites showing a 90-100% improvement. Hand varicosities had a mean improvement of 97.8%, and all sites showed a 90-100% resolution of varicosities. Finally, the tortuous veins and telangiectases of the chest improved by 50-100% with sclerotherapy. Only minimal to moderate telangiectatic matting was observed in two patients (one in the lateral canthal area and one near the treatment site of chest reticular veins). No ulceration or hyperpigmentation occurred long term in facial or hand veins. One patient developed an arterial ulceration on the left lateral breast. CONCLUSION:
Sclerotherapy of varicose and telangiectatic veins of the face, hands, and chest can be safe and effective. Care must be given to sclerotherapy in the chest area, particularly the breast.
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Authors | Leyda E Bowes, Mitchel P Goldman |
Journal | Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
(Dermatol Surg)
Vol. 28
Issue 1
Pg. 46-51
(Jan 2002)
ISSN: 1076-0512 [Print] United States |
PMID | 11991270
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Sclerosing Solutions
- Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate
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Topics |
- Adult
- Face
(blood supply)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Hand
(blood supply)
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Sclerosing Solutions
(administration & dosage)
- Sclerotherapy
(methods)
- Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate
(administration & dosage)
- Telangiectasis
(therapy)
- Thorax
(blood supply)
- Treatment Outcome
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