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Spider veins are tiny, dilated blood vessels seen in the skin usually on the face and legs.
These veins are located just below the surface of the skin and due to their location, often appear darker and more prominent, being red, blue or purple in color. Although spider veins may result in itching and minor aches and pains, they are not a health hazard. They are mostly a cosmetic problem. Spider veins are formed when veins become dilated and swollen with stagnant blood. Pregnancy and hormonal variations may stimulate their appearance.