August 2026

Back view of swollen lower legs with visible varicose veins and areas of skin redness.

What Is Ankle Flare, and When Can Tiny Ankle Veins Signal a Deeper Problem?

Spider Veins

A fan-shaped patch of red, blue, or purple vessels around the inner ankle, heel, or foot may look like ordinary spider veins. This pattern is called ankle flare, or corona phlebectasia. Todd C. Jones, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained vein specialist who treats venous insufficiency, spider veins, varicose veins, DVT, and venous ulcers. […]

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Back view of swollen lower legs with visible varicose veins and areas of skin redness.

Can Chronic Venous Insufficiency Contribute to Recurrent Cellulitis?

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Lower-leg redness, tenderness, warmth, and swelling should never be brushed aside, but repeated episodes do not always come from the same condition. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection, while chronic vein disease can cause inflammation that looks similar. Through our leg swelling treatment services, Inovia Vein Specialty Centers evaluates persistent edema and possible circulation problems in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Ralph

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