Hmm, I was on RAM for awhile, and am now on Tazorac. I haven't seen any extra spider veins on my face, but I'm not sure that I would be prone to them anyway.

Sorry I can't be of more assistance, but someone here probably has the answer you're looking for.

I'm interested in this topic as well. Anyone heard of this?

I remember reading the retinoid products are bad for people prone to spider veins. Can't recall exactly why though. Perhaps because it thins the outer layers of skin? Retinoid use can lead to skin that is less tolerant to sun exposure (which is a major cause of spider veins). Or perhaps it has something to do with an inflammatory response to the retinoids?

After doing some research here is what I found that causes spider veins:

Sunburn, heat, pressure on the face, injury, smoking, or repeated irritation or inflammation from irritating skin-care ingredients can increase the occurrence of spider veins. Avoid these and you can reduce the appearance of these veins, as well as their formation.

Perhaps because one of the side effect is increasing skin sensitivity to sun plus it's inflammatory properties could be responsible for the formation of spider veins?

what are spider veins?

Spider veins are those little veins people get along their nose and cheeks (alcoholics get them really bad sometimes, as can people with rosecea). They are sometimes referred to as "broken capillaries".

Preventing reoccurance of spider veins is why I am not using the differin around my nose every night. I don't get many breakouts there now that I am using mandelic, so I'd rather not tempt fate at this point! Although the veins are a pretty easy fix if they aren't too extensive.

thanks . do people who drink alcohole the only people who get them

thanks . do people who drink alcohole the only people who get them

 

Hey, are you calling me a drunk?

No - alcoholics aren't the only ones. People of european background with fair skin are most prone to these - since the skin of light skinned people is actually thinner than that of dark skinned people (this is the reason people with lighter skin get wrinkles earlier than people with dark skin). The thinner skin is more prone to damage from the sun, and cumulative sun damage can cause the spider veins to appear.

People with rosacea can also get these - I think its somehow related to an inflammatory problem in the skin.

i read that retinoids make spider veins less noticable because they thicken the skin.

i read that retinoids make spider veins less noticable because they thicken the skin.

 

Retinoids thin out the skin, therefore you will notice increased vascularity. That's why these veins are more likely to appear.

 

i read that retinoids make spider veins less noticable because they thicken the skin.

 

 

Retinoids thin out the skin, therefore you will notice increased vascularity. That's why these veins are more likely to appear.

 

Actually, retinoids thin the epidermis (upper layer of skin) and thicken the dermis (lower layer).

But I am not sure what effect they have on spider veins.

 

 

i read that retinoids make spider veins less noticable because they thicken the skin.

 

 

Retinoids thin out the skin, therefore you will notice increased vascularity. That's why these veins are more likely to appear.

 

 

Actually, retinoids thin the epidermis (upper layer of skin) and thicken the dermis (lower layer).

 

But I am not sure what effect they have on spider veins.

 

From what i've read recently, the Capillaries are very close to the Epidermis (upper layer of skin), housed near the Papillary.

What i was suggesting is that the thinning effect of Retinoids increases Vascularity as the layer directly above the Capillaries is the Epidermis. My understanding is that they're actually another part of the Epidermis, just underneath the initial cells. If you thin out the outermost level of the skins structure, you would think it logical to assume that the next layer of the skins structure will become increasingly visible. Especially given the pigment of blood filled tubes.

I understand that the Dermis is thickened, that's due to Collage building right?? It doesn't have alot to do with this though, does it!?

[i understand that the Dermis is thickened, that's due to Collage building right?? It doesn't have alot to do with this though, does it!?

 

Apparently not.

I was clarifying the seeming contradiction in the two quoted posts. People are frequently confused as to whether retinoids thin or thicken the skin.

 

[i understand that the Dermis is thickened, that's due to Collage building right?? It doesn't have alot to do with this though, does it!?

 

 

Apparently not.

 

I was clarifying the seeming contradiction in the two quoted posts. People are frequently confused as to whether retinoids thin or thicken the skin.

 

I get the feeling you're pissed off?

 

 

[i understand that the Dermis is thickened, that's due to Collage building right?? It doesn't have alot to do with this though, does it!?

 

 

Apparently not.

 

I was clarifying the seeming contradiction in the two quoted posts. People are frequently confused as to whether retinoids thin or thicken the skin.

 

 

I get the feeling you're pissed off?

 

Nope, just tired.

 

 

 

[i understand that the Dermis is thickened, that's due to Collage building right?? It doesn't have alot to do with this though, does it!?

 

 

Apparently not.

 

I was clarifying the seeming contradiction in the two quoted posts. People are frequently confused as to whether retinoids thin or thicken the skin.

 

 

I get the feeling you're pissed off?

 

 

Nope, just tired.

 

Okay. Well i hope you get some rest soon, nobody likes a grouch!

 

 

 

 

[i understand that the Dermis is thickened, that's due to Collage building right?? It doesn't have alot to do with this though, does it!?

 

 

Apparently not.

 

I was clarifying the seeming contradiction in the two quoted posts. People are frequently confused as to whether retinoids thin or thicken the skin.

 

 

I get the feeling you're pissed off?

 

 

Nope, just tired.

 

 

Okay. Well i hope you get some rest soon, nobody likes a grouch!

 

James, be nice.

i wanna share my experiences using retonoic acid, actually small amount (less than recomendation) of RA makes my facial skin very sensitive to uv (only feel little bit itchy on the same night when i use it).. one night, i try to use it as much as recommendation amount.. but in the next day i found that my face feel stinging and burning that i never feel before.. i suggest it because of sun exposure.. i stop using all product, just moisturize and re apply sunscreen.. even i cant wash my face with mild cleanser because it still sting my face.after 2 days, my face still feel less sting and burning..

but i realize that on stinging area, i can find a spider vein formation.. insuggest it caused by sun damage.. anyone have some idea?

On 6/11/2006 at 12:36 PM, Guest Grow_To_Overthrow said:

 

I get the feeling you're pissed off? 

Wow you sure know how to intimidate your way through a convo lol? So what if he/she was pissed because you have no idea what you™re talking about? 

This is a very common misconception. [Edited link out]

This family of drugs increase skin thickness (both dermis and epidermis).

Perhaps you™re referring to the very top layer  (Stratum corneum. Not epidermis) which is primarily a collection of dead cells that are not part of the healthy/ageless epidermis nor contribute to the overall perceived thickness of the skin. 
 

I suspect that this issue occurred due to increased skin sensitivity to sunlight and other irritants, which is very likely to occur as a side effect also. 
 

Now to the OP: whichever the explanation is, please talk to your dermatologist or pharmacist if you™re seeing these side effects. Not a bunch of people from the internet (myself included).