AGING Aging naturally weakens your veins resulting in backflow of blood in veins visible as spider veins.. GENDER Venous diseases are more prominent in women partly due to female hormones. HORMONES Fluctuations in hormones like estrogen and progesterone affect your veins' health. ALCOHOL Alcohol worsens the symptoms of venous diseases affecting veins functioning. SUN EXPOSURE Sun rays breaks down collagen and blood vessels, which then pop out on cheeks and nose PREGNANCY Increase in uterus size and hormone secretion during pregnancy weakens vein walls. LIFESTYLE Physical inactivity can deteriorate your vein strength, making them more prone to venous conditions. GENETICS Heredity is one of the major reasons for developing spider veins on the face or other parts of the body. INJURY An injury of blood vessels caused by trauma or infectious organisms increase risk of developing spider veins. Read full blog on njvvc.com