Blood Vessel Disorders

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Q: I am pregnant and have developed numerous red bumps on my skin. What are they and will they go away?

A: Pregnancy is a time when hormonal influences can cause blood vessel changes. Some women develop excessive numbers of spider angiomas. These are tiny dilated blood vessels found in the skin's surface layer. They typically blanch when pressure is applied; when released, the blood returns rapidly. Many of these blood vessels regress after pregnancy, when hormone levels return to n...Read the full article