What Causes Veins In The Hands To Appear Prominently?

Posted on Sat, 3 Feb 2018

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Question : Hi I have bad hand veins and generally unhealthy and unsightly hands. I'm 23 male

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
I request you to kindly upload a few images in "Reports Section" so that I am able to guide you better.

Awaiting your reply.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

I have uploaded

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding prominent hand veins

Detailed Answer:
Thank you.

These veins are situated in adipose tissue layer beneath the skin. They may look prominent in some individuals, specially in thin individuals, because of a thin adipose tissue layer in which they are situated. This appearance is within limits of normalcy and there is nothing abnormal about it.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care,
Dr. Kakkar S

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng