About this topic
Telangiectasias are small, widened blood vessels below the top of the skin. They can be red, blue, or purple. They can be flat on the skin or raised above the skin. Most of the time, they are harmless. Sometimes, they can be signs of other health problems or illnesses. They may be in other parts of the body, such as the whites of the eyes, inside the nose or mouth, and the brain. If these bleed, they can cause serious problems. ‚
What care is needed at home?
- Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
- Learn how to put on makeup to cover up red patches.
- If you had treatment for these blood vessels, follow your doctors instructions on what to do at home.
What follow-up care is needed?
Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. Your doctor may send you to a skin doctor called a dermatologist. ‚
What drugs may be needed?
Drugs may be used to shrink blood vessels. Your doctor may use drugs to treat health issues that are related to some telangiectasias. ‚
Will physical activity be limited?
Your physical activity does not need to be limited. If you had treatment, ask your doctor about the right amount of activity for you. ‚
Will there be any other care needed?
Sometimes, telangiectasias are a sign of another problem or disease such as lupus, scleroderma, or a type of skin cancer. These will all need treatment. ‚
What problems could happen?
- Bleeding problems
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Infection
What can be done to prevent this health problem?
There is nothing that can be done to prevent this problem. ‚
When do I need to call the doctor?
- Bleeding from the area that does not stop
- Area gets larger in size or changes color
- You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse
Teach Back: Helping You Understand
The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚
- I can tell you about my condition.
- I can tell you how I will care for my skin.
- I can tell you what I will do if I have bleeding or the area gets larger.
Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer
This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚
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