What can cause telangiectasia with overuse?

Causes

• Rosacea (skin problem that causes the face to turn red)
• Aging.
• Problem with genes.
• Pregnancy.
• Sun exposure.
• Varicose veins.
• Overuse of steroid creams.
• Trauma to the area.

Can kids get telangiectasia?

Often, the telangiectasias appear during a child’s preschool years. But not everyone with the condition will have these. As they get older, children with ataxia-telangiectasia have trouble walking, talking, chewing, and swallowing.

Does telangiectasia go away?

There is no cure for telangiectasia, but the condition is treatable. Doctors will often devise a treatment plan based on the results of diagnostic tests. For example, if acne or rosacea is the underlying cause, the doctor may prescribe an oral or topical antibiotic.

What type of doctor treats telangiectasia?

Otolaryngologists (physicians who treat disorders of the ear, nose and throat) commonly treat patients with HHT and nosebleeds. In particular, rhinologists (specialists in diseases of the nose, sinuses, and surrounding structures) frequently see patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia and nosebleeds.

What causes broken capillaries on face in children?

If there is any trauma to the skin, such as an injury, it may cause broken capillaries. This could be as serious as a blow to the face or as simple as the pressure of spectacles on the nose. Vigorous scrubbing of the face is also considered trauma and may be a cause.

Why does my child have spider veins?

While spider veins are less common in children than they are in adults, they are essentially the same whatever the age of the person who has them. Spider veins are usually caused by weakened leg veins that do not work properly and allow blood to collect in the legs rather than flowing efficiently back to the heart.

What causes dilated capillaries on face?

Excessive sun exposure can enlarge your blood vessels. If you get a sunburn, the top layer of skin may peel and temporarily make some of the blood vessels in your face more noticeable. Weather changes. Hot weather increases blood vessel dilation.