I'm in my early 20s and suddenly seem to have quite a few spider veins. They are primarily on my legs, but I also have a few on my chest, arms, and shoulders. I remember getting my first spider vein when I was still a teenager, because my mom pointed it out. Up until recently, I probably got about one or two more a year, but they were primarily on the inside of my legs, so they didn't concern me too much.
This year, however, I seem to have developed many more. I find them very disturbing and worry that they might indicate underlying health problems. Some websites say they don't indicate health problems and some people are simply more prone to them than others. However, I've read other sites saying that they could be indicative of poor blood circulation and a lack of oxygen reaching my extremities. I'm very tall, so I wonder if this could be true. Are there any health concerns with spider veins? Is there anything that can be done to prevent their appearance? Aside from laser removal, is there anything that can be done to remove them or cover them up? I'm beginning to become embarrassed to wear shorts and skirts, which is a shame when the weather is lovely.
Thanks,
Afraid of Spiders