Capillary rupture in the skin

Capillary rupture in the skin occurs as a result of the rupture of the vessel closest to the skin surface. Capillaries carry oxygen and nutrients to the tissues connecting the arteries and veins. Their total body length reaches 40 thousand kilometers. Since they are the circulatory system closest to the skin surface, they can be damaged by both external and internal factors. This damage occurs as capillary rupture. When there is a rupture, the blood inside the vein leaks out. These cracks, which cause bruising and redness on the skin, may occur as a result of the expansion or narrowing of the vessels. Capillary cracks, which are very common, occur especially on the face and legs.

Causes of Capillary Fracture in the Skin

Capillary rupture in the skin occurs due to environmental and physical factors. The layers that make up the capillary are sensitive to temperature changes, and at high temperatures the capillaries expand, resulting in red skin color. When exposed to cold through capillaries, the skin takes on a pale appearance. The change in pressure inside the capillaries weakens the vascular muscles. As a result, blood accumulates. In this way, capillary cracks occur. It manifests itself with a spider web-like structure on the skin. Although these skin cracks, which occur as a result of internal and external physical causes to which the patient is exposed, do not pose a medical danger, they may cause aesthetic problems for the individual.

Treatment of Capillary Cracked Skin

Capillary rupture in the skin is a physiological problem that occurs in the circulatory system. Therefore, it does not go away on its own. For treatment, it is necessary to directly intervene in the problematic vein or the surrounding vein. Use of cream or medication does not reach the vein under the skin. Therefore, it is not used in such problems. It is necessary for specialist doctors to plan capillary vascular treatments by performing skin analysis. In this context, experts can intervene in these problems with laser, sclerotherapy and radiofrequency methods. With these treatments, skin stretch marks can be treated permanently without leaving any scars. Laser treatments are especially preferred because they are effective, fast and comfortable. It is possible to equalize skin tone with treatments without damaging the tissues around the crack. The spider web-like structure is removed from the body and this appearance is treated with new tissue.