It was popularized outside of Scotland by Sir Walter Scott, who used it for the hero in his novel 'The Talisman' (1825). A famous bearer was the British novelist Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932), who wrote 'The Wind in the Willows'.
If itâs urgent, please call 0800 SKIN DR or 0800 754 637. The most effective treatment to remove visible blood vessels is Intense Pulsed Light or IPL. IPL is a laser skin rejuvenation procedure that is most commonly used to treat broken vessels on the face, neck, chest and hands. It can dramatically reduce the appearance of broken vessels as well as improving skin tone and texture.
If there is any swelling around the broken vessel, you can use ice to minimize the swelling. There are some remedies that can be purchased directly from the pharmacy which are waterproof and can be applied at the location of a broken blood vessel in the leg. Read also blood clot in arm article.