Spider veins - something to be ashamed of? No, not quite. Research has indicated that 50% to 55% of American women suffer from this condition. With males that figure is a bit lower, but only slightly: 40% - 45%.

Regardless of the figures, however, it's still something many people feel uncomfortable with and would gladly do without. Do you have spider veins? If so, read on. We'll discuss the causes of this condition and the various remedies you can use including Vitamin K-based spider vein cream.

To best understand this condition and the efficacy of spider veins remedies, one would have to look at its causes. The most common and most simple explanation is one that refers to the way in which blood moves in the body.

From the heart blood filled with nutrients and oxygen is pumped to the rest of the body. The oxygen and nutrients get absorbed by the various parts after which the oxygen- and nutrient-poor blood is returned to the heart. It's during this returning process where the problem comes in.

To stop blood flowing backwards, there are one-way valves in our veins that prevent blood from flowing back. Unfortunately, in some cases, these valves become weak, leaking blood back into the veins which causes a build up. This is referred to as venous insufficiency and is also the major cause of spider and varicose veins (yes, there is a difference: the one is smaller than the other).

So what are the spider veins remedies that are available? One popular solution is spider vein cream, shown to be a viable treatment solution and an excellent alternative to vein clinic treatments that can be painful, expensive, and generally only address localized symptoms.

The way Vitamin-K and Phytotonine spider vein cream works is by being absorbed into the tissue, penetrating sufficiently to bring a coagulation of the blood that seeps back as a result of the weakened valves. This restores the venous health, thereby promoting valve function which in turn brings the pressure back to normal and helps avoid any further clogging. In terms of a remedy, it doesn't really get much better than this. Spider vein cream can, in fact, also be used as an alternative to the usual saline and sclerotherapy injections and even laser therapy.

That being said, who should be making use of spider veins remedies such as spider vein cream? Well, aside from the previously mentioned statistics, it has been shown that one out of every two individuals in the United States over the age of 50 suffer from this condition.

In addition, there are a number of other individuals who might will need to watch their skin closely for traces of these visible veins. They include those who have family members that have venous irregularities, individuals currently going though hormonal changes such as puberty, menopause and pregnancy or even taking hormonal medicines and individuals suffering from obesity. And just to round things off, if you have fair skin, then prolonged sun exposure might be a cause for protection and concern.

In conclusion, you'll have to keep in mind that spider veins remedies, including spider vein cream, work best when the rest of the body is healthy. This means eating the right foods (and the right amount of the right foods) as well as getting plenty of fresh air and exercise. This not only prolongs the beauty of the skin, but also life expectancy.