Comfilon’s ACTIVSKIN compression wear provides varying degrees of muscle compression, which aids circulation in the surface veins of your legs. Varicose veins or "spider veins" can occur when circulation in these vessels breaks down. Many doctors prescribe heavy duty compression socks, medical hosiery, compression wear or surgical stockings for their male patients, because they aren’t aware that a product like ours exists. ACTIVSKIN legwear is like women’s full support hosiery which is available at an upscale department store, but it is dimensioned for men and designed for male anatomy. It fills a niche that many men find exactly right for them, because their situation may not be critical enough to require heavy compression hosiery. Unlike medical hose, ACTIVSKIN legwear isn't as tight, isn't as hot, doesn't itch, is much easier to get on and off, and is much more economical. You'll actually LIKE wearing it! Ask your physician if men’s full support legwear is right for you.