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How is polidocanol related to Sclerotherapy?

Posted by: Dr. Thomas Wright : Category: Doctor Info, Sclerotherapy

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How is polidocanol related to Sclerotherapy? I’ve heard conflicting accounts. What exactly is polidocanol?

Polidocanol is a sclerosing agent, drug used to treat veins. It works quite well. Currently, it is available only from compounding pharmacies in the US, although it will be available from a manufacturer soon. The drug most commonly used in the US is Sotradecol, which works well also. This is the FDA-approved drug available here. All of these drugs work by injuring the vein well causing the vein to scar down and close off, thereby removing the varicose/spider veins.

- Dr. Wright

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