Focus On: Broken Capillaries

What are they?
It's easy to spot broken capillaries, particularly on someone's face. They are commonly found around the nose or mouth area and look like small red or pink threads under the skin’s surface.

How do you get them?

It turns out that there are a number of factors that could lead to broken capillaries. The tiny veins just under the surface of the skin are delicate. Damaging these veins may cause them to dilate and break. Once broken, the veins remain that way and will not constrict back to their normal thickness or repair themselves.

It's not difficult to damage these veins, since they are just beneath the skin. Scrubbing your face too vigorously or washing with water that's too hot can do it. Excessive exposure to the sun, drinking too much alcohol or caffeine, or facial injuries can also lead to broken capillaries.

Can you get rid of them?

If you do develop broken capillaries, you can seek treatment from a dermatologist. Depending on how deep and long the capillaries are, you may need to undergo laser treatments that will stop the capillary from leaking blood and shrink the blood vessels to prevent future breaks. If you don't want to undergo laser treatments, your dermatologist may be able to prescribe medication that can shrink blood vessels.

Skin care products are also available that aim to strengthen the capillary walls, reducing the redness. Look for products containing one or more of the following ingredients:

·         Chamomile

·         Rose oil

·         Vitamin K

·         Vitamin C

Can you prevent them?

You can take some steps to prevent broken capillaries. Be gentle when you wash your face and use warm water (not hot water). Apply sunscreen to your face, particularly around your nose and mouth, when going outside. Don't abuse alcohol. Drink chamomile tea to help improve your body circulation. While these measures won't prevent broken capillaries in every case, they can help minimize the chance that you'll develop them.

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