A 47-year-old female patient with a history of sun exposure is concerned that she has a disease because of broken blood vessels on the cheeks. What should the nurse realize this patient is describing?

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Broken blood vessels on the cheeks are a common symptom of telangiectases, which are dilated capillaries that appear as small red or purple lines on the skin. These are often caused by sun damage and occur more frequently in fair-skinned individuals. Nevus flammeus, also known as a port-wine stain, is a type of birthmark that appears as a flat, pink or red patch on the skin. Venus lakes and skin tags are not typically associated with broken blood vessels.

A 47-Year-Old Female Patient with a History of Sun Exposure