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Telangiectasias (vascular stars) – are areas of altered, dilated intradermal blood microvessels. They manifest as a spot on the skin with visibly dilated vessels that can be seen with the naked eye. They can be pink, blue, or purple, and from a distance, they appear like birthmarks.
Despite their seemingly insignificant nature, telangiectasias can be a consequence of serious diseases in the human body. Specialists at Top Ichilov offer patients with detected telangiectasias a comprehensive examination to rule out organ diseases. In some cases, star-shaped telangiectasias on the abdomen indicate increased pressure in the portal vein, while telangiectasias on the feet may be a sign of deep vein thrombosis; the presence of telangiectasias necessitates examination for carcinoid syndrome or mastocytosis.
Vascular Stars - Treatment Methods at the Top Ichilov Medical Center
The treatment of telangiectasias at Top Ichilov is handled by experienced specialized professionals. When the focus is located on the face – cosmetologists, on the body and limbs – angiologists. Treatment is conducted according to global protocols, using all modern techniques and effective methods.
Therapeutic Methods. Special creams and ointments are used. One of the most effective methods is iontophoresis. Conservative treatment is indicated for patients with minor lesions detected at an early stage, not complicated by vessel ruptures, extensive foci, etc.
Surgical Treatment. Excision of the affected area is performed very rarely, in cases of suspected malignant processes or intradermal bleeding. The most common methods for treating telangiectasias are electrocoagulation and laser coagulation.
These two methods require the specialist to have high precision in every movement. The vessels are affected by an electrode through which high-frequency current or a laser beam is passed. As a result of the exposure, the vessel constricts, the protein in the blood of the vessel coagulates, blood flow through the altered vessel stops, the vessel walls collapse, and it becomes invisible. This treatment effectively restores the aesthetic appearance of the skin, is safe, and relatively affordable compared to treatment in clinics in America and Europe.
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Diagnosis of Telangiectasia (Vascular Stars)
Special diagnostic examination is required for patients only to rule out serious diseases of the body; the telangiectasias themselves are already visible during the consultation with the specialist. If surgical treatment is indicated for the patient, a planned examination is necessary: blood tests, chest X-ray, ECG, etc.