title: Therapy for superficial telangiectasias of the lower extremities.
abstract: A practical treatment for superficial telangiectasias of the lower extremities of described that is a modification of sclerotherapy commonly used for the treatment of varicose veins. The key to our technique lies in the use of 32-gauge needles and precise injection of small amounts of sodium tetradecyl sulfate as sclerosant. The cosmetic results of our method are good and our patients are appreciative.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005233:Fatty Alcohols / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D007866:Leg; D008875:Middle Aged; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012981:Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D005233:Fatty Alcohols; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D012981:Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate