What Is a Spider Naevus?

A small painless, bright red spot on the face, body and legs with thin red 'legs' (blood vessels) coming from it, making it look rather like a spider.

• They may last weeks, months or years.

• The spot is a little-understood development from superficial blood vessels (capillaries).
• The spots may develop in pregnancy.
• They may occur as part of a general liver disorder.

• None.

• If the spots cause anxiety.

• Arrange for blood tests if a liver disorder is suspected.

• Not possible.

• Spider naevuses do not cause disfigurement.
• They disappear after pregnancy.