Telangiectasia: Dilated Vessels, Not Crushing – Causes & Associations
Telangiectasia = dilation/widening of small blood vessels (capillaries, venules, arterioles) visible on skin. Not "crushing."
Common Associations
- Liver disease (spider angiomas)
- Rosacea
- Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)
- Sun damage, aging, hormonal changes
- Connective tissue disorders
Usually benign; treatment (laser, sclerotherapy) for cosmetic concern or bleeding.
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