Skin color remedy

purple lines on arms and legs and purple knees
( 2 Jan 2008)

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A purple color on your skin may be due to bruising, but purple lines on different parts of the body could be spider veins. These are veins that are twisted and swollen because of weak circulation of blood. Veins do not allow the blood to flow in a backward direction but if they become frail, blood can flow back into them and collect over there.

This will lead to a clogging which causes the veins to become extremely large and visible though the skin. Spider veins are found in the surface of the skin and they usually look like a spider’s web. Spider veins are more common in women and are usually genetic.

These veins are harmless, but once formed they tend to be permanent. The treatment of these veins is mainly for cosmetic reasons. One of the ways to treat them would be by sclerotherapy. This involves inserting a solution through a tiny needle into your veins. This would cause inflammation inside the vessel and would lead to the closure of the vessel. With the restriction of blood flow, these veins become invisible and fade in about two to three weeks. If the veins still remain after sclerotherapy, you could use laser therapy. This can also be your first option if the veins are small. Both these procedures could be slightly painful, though the discomfort won’t last long. One of the side effects of these treatments could be that smaller veins could replace larger veins and these could look worse than the former ones.

You could also try various other methods at home to reduce these veins or also prevent newer ones from forming. The most important thing here is to exercise on a regular basis. Walking or jogging is best for people who are prone to spider veins. Do not sit cross-legged; always keep your legs straight. You could place your legs on a chair in a way that they would rest above your hip level. This would help alleviate spider veins. Avoid wearing high heel as much as you can, go for sneakers or flat sandals. Moving around a little is also effective. Standing in one place for a long period restricts the blood flow and could worsen the situation. You could also try heat therapy massages or rub natural oils like tree oil and lavender. All in all, any kind of color change or purple skin could also be symptoms of a serious disease; therefore, before trying something by yourself you should get some professional help.

answered by G M on 7 Oct 2009, 11:28:54

Skin color remedy

If you are suspicious of an allergic reaction caused due to any skin related products that you are currently using or have recently started to use, avoid contact with them for a while to see if there is a difference in the discoloration. If the purple stains start to ebb away, there is a chance you are allergic to those products.

Minutely check your daily diet to see if you are allergic to any of the ingredients you are unwittingly consuming. Diet control is largely in your hands. If there is any food you consider has a negative outcome on your skin, avert it and examine your skin to see the reaction. If there is a change in the appearance of color on your skin and you feel it clearing up, you may possibly have a food allergy.

Spread on a sunscreen with at least a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 - 20. Coating a thin layer of a sunscreen goes a long way in reducing the skin discoloration. Also use waterproof sunscreen before a swim. Always put sunscreen around 20 minutes before heading out in the sun, this gives the skin a chance to absorb into the skin's outer layer.

answered by C B on 13 Feb 2008, 4:04:27

Skin color remedy

purple lines on arms and legs and purple knees ( 2 Jan 2008)

purple lines on arms and legs and purple knees
( 2 Jan 2008)