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Dr Ahmed Shalan
Revela Clinic
Can thread veins be prevented and what skincare or lifestyle habits help reduce them?
Can thread veins be prevented? In this video, Mr. Ahmed Shalan explains they are often genetic or hormonal, though treating underlying varicose veins may reduce recurrence.
Transcript
Unfortunately, thread veins cannot be prevented.
Most of the time, thread veins, when it happens, it happens due to hormonal factors or genetic factors.
Avoiding standing for long hours might reduce the appearance of thread veins and sometimes addressing the underlying varicose vein is very important to reduce the thread veins from reappearing in the future.