The Impact of Lifestyle Choices on Broken Capillaries

 What is a broken capillary?

Our whole body contains veins that deliver blood, oxygen and food to our cells. Capillaries are the body’s smallest blood vessels, but when they become big or broken you can see them on the surface of the skin. The name of these small blood vessels becoming larger is telangiectasias.

Although they are not harmful, some people find them uncomfortable, particularly if they are located near the nose, cheek, or chest. Smaller variants of spider veins or varicose veins, which are located on the legs, are called broken capillaries. By taking some preventive steps, we can reduce the growing risk of broken capillaries on legs.

What causes broken capillaries?

Broken capillaries can be in individuals of any age, sex or skin type. However, there are lots of factors that can increase their chances of development. These are the primary reasons for the development of this situation on your face or chest:

Genetics

If one of your biological parents or grandparents has capillaries, your capillaries may break down. Since some blood vessels are more sensitive than others, you might have inherited these properties. Unfortunately, genetics can cause leg spider and varicose veins.

Sun damage

Excessive sun exposure damages the skin in many ways. It weakens the blood vessel walls, thereby increasing their permanently spreading and the risk of broken capillaries. Sunlight can also bring blood vessels close to the skin.

Rosacea

Chronic rosacea causes redness, irritation, and pimples on the nose, cheeks, and forehead. It also highlights nose and cheek veins and increases capillary breakage. Manage rosacea symptoms to minimize redness.

Lifestyle

Alcohol spreads blood vessels, thereby capillaries can break down. Smoking cause’s inflammation and lung damage in the veins, which can cause treatment related problems.

Skin trauma

Blood vessels can burst by damage to the skin. Avoid attached to the function of using aggressive skin treatments or removing stain-spots, as these actions may result in the development of broken capillaries.

Aging

Our skin becomes thin and weak with age, which makes it more likely to damage. We lose collagen, which gives reinforcement and flexibility to the skin. Veins on the skin can be seen from collagen deficiency.

What are the treatment options?

There are several treatment options available to fix broken capillaries or reduce their visibility. If you have any concerns about this problem, it is advisable that you take an appointment from a dermatologist who is eligible by a professional board. They’ll provide you with a comprehensive strategy that may include one of the following treatment options.

• Laser treatment has the ability to reduce or eliminate small parts of varicose veins. As a result of the laser directing energy waves to the veins, capillaries slowly disappear, stopping blood flow. For the best results, it may take more than one session.
• Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy, sometimes also called photo facials, uses a wide range of light to address capillaries and other defects on the skin. Light emitted from the light source increases the temperature of capillaries, causing their destruction. During several days, the veins are incorporated in the skin. The number of treatments required depending on the severity of the disease may vary.
• Although topical lotions won’t fix broken capillaries, they can make them less noticeable by hydrating the skin. Redness can be reduced using vitamin’s cream, while collagen stimulation can be obtained with retinol products. Consult your skin care expert to consult a specialist.
• Sclerotherapy is a medical process used to treat varicose veins and large spider veins located in the legs. A dermatologist will inject a solution into the broken blood vessel directly, making it shrink and eventually absorb by the body.

How do I prevent broken capillaries?

It may not be possible to avoid completely broken capillaries, but there are some things you can do to reduce their chances of happening. There are few things to keep in mind:

• Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen to shield your skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Read our tips on optimal sunscreen application techniques to determine if you are utilizing it accurately. 
• Quit smoking and less the alcohol consumption.
• Drink plenty of water to keep your cells hydrated and promote skin elasticity.
• Manage your rosacea symptoms by avoiding triggers that cause inflammation.
• Avoid squeezing skin blemishes like pimples, whiteheads or blackheads.
• Wash your face with lukewarm water. Hot and cold water can enlarge veins.
• Maintain a consistent skincare routine.