Is there any clinical evidence that shows blue light therapy is effective for the tx of spider veins?

I have seen numerous OTC devices that claim to eliminate spider veins through the use of blue light. Are these products effective?

Answers from doctors (2)


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Nov 15, 2018

There is none. Laser can be used by an experienced practitioner but the areas should be evaluated for "feeder" reticular veins below also.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

There is none. Laser can be used by an experienced practitioner but the areas should be evaluated for "feeder" reticular veins below also.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Nov 14, 2018

The gold standard to treat spider veins is sclerotherapy. Occasionally topical laser may work on leg spider veins. Over-the-counter agents are not proven to eliminate spider veins.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

The gold standard to treat spider veins is sclerotherapy. Occasionally topical laser may work on leg spider veins. Over-the-counter agents are not proven to eliminate spider veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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