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Can any doc explain why are my veins so blue and prominent?
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Yes: The color of the veins has to do with the interaction between the color of blood within the veins(usually a dark red) and the color of your skin.Fair skin often has bluer veins, darker skin may have deep purple to brown appearing veins. Veins become prominent for many reasons:age(less subQ tissue), hydration level, salt intake, heat, and varicose veins are all potential causes of prominent veins.
Answered 10/15/2017
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