Like strawberry haemangiomas, spider veins are overgrown or enlarged blood vessels on the skin. They contain a central large blood vessel with tiny vessels radiating from the centre, hence the name. They usually do not cause problems except that they look unsightly. Spider veins may sometime be associated with an underlying chronic liver disorder. You should consult your doctor for investigations.
Many people are uncomfortable with unsightly birthmarks.
Young children or infants can be treated before they are subject to the psychological and physical blemishes that may be associated with the birthmarks. Sometimes birthmarks may bleed, become infected or interfere with vision, eating or other body activity. Vascular birthmarks tends to enlarges together with body size. The total treatment area is smaller when treated early. It is generally cheaper to treat small lesions.