This image displays the dilated blood vessels typical of telangiectasia. This image displays the dilated blood vessels typical of telangiectasia. This image displays telangiectasias on the nose. Telangiectasias can appear in small clusters, as seen here, and appear brown-red, red, or purple in color. This image displays the harmless, dilated blood vessels typical of telangiectasias. This image displays an area of sun damaged skin with multiple telangiectasias.
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Telangiectasia  Information for adults

Picture of Telangiectasia: This image displays the dilated blood vessels typical of telangiectasia. Divider line
This image displays the dilated blood vessels typical of telangiectasia.
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Overview
Telangiectasias are widely open (dilated) blood vessels in the outer layer of the skin. When seen on the legs, they are often called spider veins.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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