Homoeopathic and naturopathic remedies continue to gain popularity as people look for alternative skin care treatments for everything from varicose veins to mole removal. As new theories pop up for how to treat these dermatologic conditions with home remedies, the truth is that these cheap and purportedly practical solutions that “really work” are, at best, ineffective and, at worst, cause additional problems. For example, a lot of the natural remedies recommended to improve varicose or spider veins may be inexpensive but lack the ability to provide real improvement.
Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego offers the latest in effective vein treatments to improve unwanted varicose or spider veins. Our pioneering dermatologists have experience and training in the most cutting-edge vein treatments available, like sclerotherapy. Our very own Dr. Mitchel Goldman is a highly regarded expert when it comes to treating unsightly veins and has authored several medical textbooks on the topic.
Most of the fake varicose vein treatments are created by people who lack an adequate medical background or training. Some of these people may be seeking to make money from their proposed product or they are looking to promote a specific lifestyle and gain a following for future revenue streams. Unfortunately, some of these phony vein treatments may not only be ineffective, some of them can be potentially dangerous to your health.
The Myths About Varicose Vein Treatments
From foods to supplements, there are a lot of myths about varicose vein treatments. Let’s look at some of the more popular ineffective treatments that are being shared.
Tomato Slices
This Russian folk remedy is touted to be used for varicose or spider veins and involves the use of green tomato slices. The technique involves simply placing sliced tomatoes on the unwanted veins, wrapping them with a bandage, and waiting until a tingling is felt. The tomato treatment should supposedly be repeated for 5 times a day until you see improvement. However, all this phony vein treatment will give you is a nice tomato aroma because it won’t be effective for treating spider veins.
Garlic & Herbs
Keeping with our salad theme, we have our second vein treatment myth: garlic and herbs. It’s recommended to consume garlic daily or create a garlic paste and apply it directly to the veins because it will improve both circulation and inflammation. While garlic is beneficial as part of a healthy diet, it can’t improve spider or varicose veins. The same is true for recommended herbal remedies. Not only will these herbs have no impact on unsightly veins, but some can even be toxic to humans. For example, some recommend using horse chestnuts as a varicose vein treatment, but these seeds can be deadly if consumed raw.
Yoga
Yoga is often touted by people in health and wellness to be able to cure a number of ills, including unwanted veins. However, yoga is not an effective varicose vein treatment. While yoga may help with overall health and has been known to reduce blood pressure and maintain a healthy body weight, it won’t be able to improve or remove your unwanted veins.
Supplements
There is so much information that is circulated about supplements and how they can have a positive impact on one’s health that it can be hard to find reliable, factual information. And while the appeal to cure what ails you is understandable, the truth is that supplements can’t cure issues like varicose veins. Also, supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA, so there is little to no scientific evidence on their efficacy or safety. Even when taking supplements to boost your overall health, it’s important to be careful and consult your doctor on the actual benefits that can be derived from supplements.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Organic Oils
Apple cider vinegar is another popularly suggested varicose vein treatment. As a matter of fact, apple cider vinegar is often touted as a miracle cure for a lot of issues: from losing weight to lowering your blood pressure. While apple cider vinegar may have some good dietary benefits, it won’t improve your varicose or spider veins. Emu and castor oils are also commonly touted as alternative vein treatments but, unfortunately, they will not eliminate your veins. No topical oil or cream can remove your problem veins.
Proven Effective Treatments for Unsightly Veins
While there isn’t a natural home remedy for spider or varicose veins, there are several effective treatment options available. Not only can vein treatments, like sclerotherapy, Cooltouch CTEV laser therapy, and phlebectomy, help improve the appearance of the unwanted veins, but they can also help reduce any corresponding symptoms, such as burning sensations, throbbing, muscle cramping, and swelling.
Sclerotherapy, one of the most common dermatological treatments for varicose or spider veins is a minimally invasive in-office procedure in which a sclerotherapy expert injects a medicine, known as a sclerosing agent (Glycerin, Asclera® or Sotradecol™), into the main feeder vein. This feeder vein is what is responsible for the smaller veins breaking off and ultimately becoming visible, spider veins. Sclerotherapy offers people an effective, safe treatment for veins with almost immediate results.
However, as with any cosmetic or medical procedure, it is crucial to receive treatment from a professional. As a board-certified dermatologists with extensive experience in treating spider and varicose veins, our team at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology are considered experts when it comes to treating unsightly veins. Read more about treatment options for unsightly veins at WebMD.com.
Contact the Vein Treatment Experts at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology in San Diego Today!
To learn more about vein treatments that work, contact our team of board-certified dermatologists today to schedule a personalized consultation with our vein experts.
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