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Is it normal for skin to turn purple when i get in shower it looks like i can see every vein in my body?
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Vasodilation: Warm/Hot water causes superficial vasodilation which can make veins/capillaries very obvious and give the skin a mottled purple appearance. This is normal and will go away after the skin cools down. Consider taking less hot showers and spending less time in the shower. Drinking copious amounts of water also seems to help (2.5 liters daily for women)
Answered 2/10/2021
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