Sclerotherapy is generally not recommended for patients with connective tissue diseases. Please consult with an experienced vein specialist for specific recommendations for you.

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Yes, Asclera can be performed.

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Asclera is contraindicated for patients with known allergy (anaphylaxis) to polidocanol and patients with acute thromboembolic diseases. So, the treatment with Asclera (polidocanol) in the presence of a connective tissue disorder may be safe. Hope that helps.

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I am not aware of any contraindications in this regard.

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It is unlikely that there will be any adverse consequences of spider vein treatment, even in someone with a connective tissue disorder. If there is extravasation (leakage outside the vein) of Asclera, you are at slightly higher risk for skin reactions and scarring, but with an experienced practitioner this should be very rare. Also, the injection is in tiny amounts, so the consequences would be minimal. Allergic reactions can occur with any of the medications used, but fewest with Asclera.

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Yes. There is no contraindication for the use of Asclera for the treatment of spider veins in patients with connective tissue disorders.

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Yes and no. Usually, sclerotherapy can be safely done in patients with connective tissue disorders (CTDs). However, some CTDs (such as SLE) are associated with blood abnormalities or other factors that make a patient more prone to clotting abnormally. Sclerotherapy or any vein treatment can be dangerous in that setting.

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To answer this question accurately, the severity and specific type of connective tissue disorder should be known. In the vast majority of cases, it would be safe to treat spider veins on the feet and thighs in a patient with a connective tissue disorder as long as the health care provider was conservative with the concentration, volume and pressure when administering Asclera.

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Yes, but alert your treating physician as to the type of connective tissue disorder you have.

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Sclerotherapy can be done in people with collagen disorders. I have treated many patients over time like this. Be sure that you discuss this with your treating physician. Initially a lesser concentration should be tried to see your response to it.

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