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What Do Prominent Veins On Temple Area Indicate?

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Posted on Sat, 11 Oct 2014
Question: My 4 year old son has veins on the side of his temple. I have notice that veins have appeared at the side of his cheek and down across his eyelid and under the eye and on his nose. Is this normal.
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Answered by Dr. Sudhir (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, its just prominent subcutaneous vein.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Yes, its just prominent subcutaneous vein.

Its absolutely normal.No need to worry.

Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.
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What Do Prominent Veins On Temple Area Indicate?

Brief Answer: Yes, its just prominent subcutaneous vein. Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes, its just prominent subcutaneous vein. Its absolutely normal.No need to worry. Hope this helps.Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.