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Signs and Symptoms

Appearance

• Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller.
  
• Usually red, purple or blue in color, and closer to the surface of the skin.
  
• They can look like a tree branch or spider web with their short jagged lines.

Location

• Spider veins can be found on both the legs and the face.
  
• They can cover either a very small or very large area of skin.
  
• They are easily visible through the skin.

Symptoms

Symptoms may include:

• Mild or throbbing pain
  
• Burning sensation in the leg