Those who paid attention to the hands of singer Madonna, film actress Angelina Jolie and TV presenter Yulia Vysotskaya must have noticed how visible the veins in their hands are! Is it really not possible to remove them somehow? After all, celebrities have a lot of opportunities to look perfect!
Is it necessary to do this? We’ll talk about this on the women’s website “Beautiful and Successful”.
Why are veins visible on my arms?
As many women age, the veins in their arms are clearly visible, and this is due to physiological changes in the body. But why do veins sometimes appear on the arms of young women? What is this connected with?
Let's look at the main reasons why some women have very visible veins on their arms.
Physiological features
The appearance of noticeable blue veins on the hands may be associated with physiological characteristics of the body.
- As you know, with age, the skin becomes thinner and loses its elasticity. This is due to the fact that there are no sebaceous glands on the hands. Over the years, thinning of the subcutaneous adipose tissue is observed. That is, the fat layer in which the veins were previously hidden becomes thinner, and the veins protrude outward. If veins become visible on your hands with age and do not hurt, you should not be afraid of this - this is a natural process of skin aging.
- Also, the appearance of bulging veins may depend on the hereditary characteristics of the skin structure. Thus, veins can be noticeable on the arms of thin people with thin skin. They shine through the thin top layer and become visible on the surface of the brush. This is often due to genetic features of the structure of the skin: if your mother has noticeable veins on her arms, then you will most likely have this feature.
- Veins are also very visible on the hands of “wiry” people. If this is not so scary for men, then women often suffer from the fact that they have visible veins on their arms, and they don’t know what to do about it.
- Veins may appear on the skin in hot weather. From the heat, blood vessels begin to dilate, blood circulates faster, and veins begin to swell. In cold weather, veins may not appear as clearly on the skin.
Varicose veins
As we know, venous blood circulates upward. Our hands are almost always down. If the walls of blood vessels are weak, blood circulation is disrupted and stagnation may occur. At the site of stagnation, a blockage forms, blood circulates poorly in this place, and the veins begin to appear under the skin and swell.
If bulging veins begin to hurt, you should definitely see a doctor.
Although varicose veins on the arms are much less common than varicose veins on the legs, there are still known cases of this disease in the arms.
Therefore, if, in addition to their unfavorable appearance, the veins in the hands cause pain, sympaty.net advises showing your hands to a phlebologist to rule out varicose veins.
Physiological stress
Veins in the arms can appear in women from physical activity: from lifting weights, carrying heavy bags, working in the garden, cleaning the house, caring for pets, etc. Physical activity on the arms worsens the nutrition of the subcutaneous fat layer, causing This causes the veins to swell and become visible on the arms.
There are many folds on our hands. They appear from systematic compression of the hand. The hand is constantly working - the fold deepens, becomes deeper and forms its own mark.
More than one such folds form on the hands. They necessarily intersect with each other, forming many “webs”. Such “webs” on the hands also cross the joints and veins that permeate our hands.
We continue to grab, squeeze, carry, lift - the folds become deeper and begin to compress the muscles. The muscle becomes twisted, the nutrition of the subcutaneous fat layer is disrupted, the skin on the hands becomes dry, and the outflow and inflow of blood is disrupted. The result is hands dotted with intertwined veins.
As you can see, most often bulging veins on the arms of women are a cosmetic defect, and not some kind of disease. Therefore, it is not necessary to undergo arm surgery to remove veins on the arms that are very visible.
Experts advise resorting to extreme measures only if the bulging veins in the arms are caused by the problem of varicose veins.
Veins protruding on the legs: symptoms and treatment
Ignoring the external symptoms of bulging veins can lead to very adverse consequences. Therefore, if the veins in your legs begin to protrude, you should immediately consult a doctor to undergo an examination and determine the cause. If the veins in the legs protrude due to physiological characteristics or as a response to a temporary irritant, then the doctor will certainly tell you about it. He will recommend how to avoid the irritant and tell you how to eliminate the symptoms that have arisen. If the specialist determines that the protruding veins on the patient’s legs are a consequence of developing varicose veins, he will prescribe an appropriate treatment regimen.
What treatment methods do specialists use when the veins in the legs protrude due to varicose veins? Is it possible to carry out treatment with folk remedies? Are there any safe treatments during pregnancy? Read the answers to these and other questions further in our article.
Treatment of varicose veins is possible using various methods. The choice of the most suitable methods for the patient is always made by the doctor based on the examination results.
Statistics on the incidence of varicose veins in the Russian Federation for 2021
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According to VTsIOM, a third of the Russian population does not go to doctors.
Self-diagnosis and self-medication will not only take up time and money, but may well contribute to the development of the disease, which will become more complicated. Only a doctor can objectively assess the situation and take into account the beneficial and side effects of the chosen treatment method.
When laboratory tests and an ultrasound report indicate that all indicators are normal, and the studied vascular parameters and the type of blood flow correspond to acceptable values, no additional diagnostics are required. Not only MRI and duplex scanning of blood vessels, but also other diagnostic methods are prescribed if necessary to clarify the preliminary diagnosis. If a vascular ultrasound showed that at the moment there is no significant reason for concern, this means that varicose veins were detected at the initial stage.
Veins on the legs protrude, reasons
In addition to protruding vessels, the clinical picture of varicose veins at the first stage may include the following manifestations:
- a feeling of heaviness in the legs, as a sign of rapid fatigue;
- vascular pattern in the form of meshes, stars;
- pain in the calves, associated with a feeling of fullness;
- slight swelling in the ankle area at the end of the day, which goes away after rest;
- cyanosis of the skin and the appearance of age spots.
In this case, the doctor will use conservative treatment methods. The first thing he will recommend is to make adjustments to your lifestyle:
- have a correct daily routine with an appropriate distribution of time for sleep, rest and work;
- monitor your own emotional background - live in harmony with yourself and be less nervous;
- lead an active lifestyle, play sports, walk in the fresh air, etc.;
- eat a balanced diet;
- try to avoid hot rooms, visiting baths and saunas.
Expert opinion
To reduce the symptoms of varicose veins and prevent the disease from progressing, your doctor may prescribe wearing compression stockings. It normalizes the functioning of the circulatory system in the lower extremities. Compression garments provide precise calculated pressure for prevention and treatment. Prophylactic knitwear has the lowest degree of compression and can be purchased independently. Therapeutic knitwear has several degrees of compression and is selected based on the individual parameters of the limb. The choice of products will be made by a specialist based on the location of venous disorders and the severity of the patient’s condition.
Vascular surgeon, phlebologist
Osipova Ekaterina Yakovlevna
Anti-varicose jersey for diseases of the veins on the legs
As a rule, along with wearing compression hosiery, the use of external medications is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of varicose veins. In the initial stages of the disease, it is effective to use products for the lower extremities from the NORMAVEN® line of medical cosmetics: cream and spray tonic. Both products are made from natural ingredients. "NORMAVEN®" foot cream is applied to the skin 1-2 times a day with massaging movements. The cream is absolutely safe when used during pregnancy, which is confirmed by clinical trials. In addition, it will not damage the fibers of compression garments, so application of the product is possible not only after removing the jersey, but also before putting it on. "NORMAVEN®" foot tonic spray is ideal for long trips and for use at work under prolonged static loads. It has an immediate venotonic effect, restoring lightness and comfort to the legs. Spray 1-2 times a day from a distance of about 15 cm until the skin feels moisturized.
At home, you can do self-massage of your feet, take a contrast shower, make warm foot baths with sea salt, essential oils and herbal decoctions. When veins protrude on the legs, infusions of medicinal plants (in accordance with folk recipes) can be taken both internally and as rubs. But such treatment can be carried out only after consultation with a doctor. It is important to understand that alternative medicine should not replace the main therapeutic regimen.
Expert opinion
The doctor may also prescribe a number of gymnastic exercises, which, when performed on a regular basis, can significantly improve the patient’s condition. It is enough to perform a similar set of exercises every day for 10-15 minutes to tone the blood vessels.
Vascular surgeon, phlebologist
Osipova Ekaterina Yakovlevna
If the symptoms are pronounced, the doctor may prescribe medications to be taken orally. They are usually taken in courses during periods of exacerbation. The most popular are drugs based on heparin, troxerutin and diosmin.
Not all of the above methods will be effective for treating varicose veins. Despite the comprehensive approach to treating the disease and the use of conservative drug therapy methods, doctors often have to turn to radical methods, such as minimally invasive procedures and surgeries.
Treatment of affected blood vessels in the legs
Minimally invasive methods for removing diseased veins include:
Sclerotherapy
During this painless procedure, the doctor injects a sclerosing drug or a cocktail of drugs into the vein that removes blood from the affected vein. The vessel “sticks together” and is excluded from the bloodstream;
Laser coagulation
The vein is “sealed” with laser energy through a light guide inserted into it. To perform this procedure, not only a laser unit is required, but also an ultrasound machine;
How to remove bulging veins on the arms?
The best way to remove veins on the arms that are very visible is to prevent them from appearing. Therefore, starting from the age of 30, it is important not only to systematically care for your hands, not forgetting about their hydration and nutrition, but also to perform simple preventive measures.
These exercises should help remove small veins that have already appeared on the arms without resorting to surgery.
Set of exercises
So, the set of exercises is aimed primarily at preventing deep folds from appearing on the arms, which can tighten the vein. To do this, you need to very often perform any exercises (do finger exercises) that will stretch the space between the fingers. The great thing is that you can do these exercises anywhere - on public transport, in queues, just walking down the street, etc.
- Swing all phalanges of your fingers. Something like how we do “Magpie-Crow” for little children.
- Bend and swing all the creases in your arms and hands.
- Spread your fingers out to the sides.
- Walk your fingers along the surface of the table.
- It is also necessary to perform exercises with raised arms daily to improve blood circulation.
That is, try to do all the exercises that will force your fingers and hands to move to prevent the formation of deep folds and folds.
Sometimes, when performing these exercises, pain may occur, but then the pain recedes into the background and the condition of the hands improves - they become smooth, and the veins on the hands are not so visible.
Hand massage
Don't forget about hand massage. Massaging your hands will help remove muscle creases and remove folds on your hands - you will make room for the formation of subcutaneous tissue. Work with your hands a little every day.
Symptoms of diseases
In most cases, protruding veins are just a visual problem that can be solved with proper nutrition, reasonable dosage of exercise, and proper rest. However, sometimes a suddenly overgrown vascular network signals serious diseases.
If the blue veins are concentrated in the calves and thighs, the legs become tired and swollen, and varicose veins are possible in the initial stage. Dark spots on the limbs, sudden ulcers and shortness of breath are clear symptoms of thrombophlebitis. An increase in temperature and severe swelling can signal various vascular and cardiac pathologies.
Do not delay your visit to the therapist: he will analyze the patient’s condition and issue a referral to a phlebologist.
Surgical methods for treating bulging veins in the arms
Often the veins on women's arms are so visible that exercises and massages alone are not enough to improve their condition. Patients who seek help from specialists complain that their arms with bulging veins look old and unkempt, so they want to remove the bulging veins.
Experts today practice several methods to remove bulging veins on the arms. This can be done using several methods.
Laser treatment
The laser beam glues the walls of blood vessels, and blood stops moving through the veins. Naturally, the vein disappears and is not visible on the arm.
Sclerotherapy
The essence of this method is identical to the treatment of veins with a laser - to turn off the bulging vein from the blood circulation. To do this, special preparations in the form of foam or liquid are injected into the vein, which glue the walls of the vessels, and the vein fails.
By the way, we rarely perform sclerotherapy on our hands. Everything is connected with the peculiarities of this operation in the area of the hand. If you perform this operation incorrectly, you will only get a nagging pain throughout your entire arm, and will not remove the bulge.
Abroad, a special type of banding is performed to prevent thrombosis.
Miniphlebectomy
This is an operation to remove a bulging vein in the arms. Protruding veins are removed through special punctures with an instrument.
It is very important to remember that with any surgical intervention the veins become unsuitable for intravenous injections. They are simply removed from the blood supply.
Reduction of fat layer
A natural reduction in the layer of subcutaneous fat is typical for older people, as well as those who have been on a low-calorie diet for a long time. The thinner the subcutaneous layer, the more noticeable the veins. A condition is considered normal when veins are noticeable on the back of the arms, neck, and legs. In athletes, during the drying period, the subcutaneous layer of fat is reduced to a minimum, and a venous network is clearly visible on the muscles of the whole body. The thinner and lighter the skin, the more noticeable the blue veins. With a fat content of less than 7%, they turn into real ropes and look scary.
The disappearance of fatty tissue is accompanied by increased dryness of the skin, the appearance of fine wrinkles, a constant feeling of cold and chills. However, this condition is not considered a pathology: the problem will be solved by a more high-calorie diet with the inclusion of unsaturated fats from meat, fish, nuts, and vegetable oils in the diet.
Drug treatment
There are many drugs that affect the walls of veins. They are taken to improve their elasticity and permeability. Here are some reviews we found about how to treat very noticeable veins on the arms.
- I strengthen the walls of blood vessels with chestnut preparations (escusan), and also drink mumiyo. I rub my veins with it. Don't forget about the contrast shower for your hands. Hope.
- Mommy took Phlebodia 600. It became much better. Olya.
- I drink nutmeg tincture. Pauline.
- Heparin ointment helps me. I apply it to my hands to prevent the veins from swelling. Julia.
- Having tried all the folk crap, including birch buds, I bought Varicobooster cream. The veins became almost invisible already on the 5th day. Ksyusha.
- For prevention, preparations with lily of the valley, horse chestnut, mistletoe, and vitamin R are suitable. Gennady.
Do not forget that doctors categorically do not recommend prescribing medications for bulging veins on your arms.
Before you start removing swollen veins on your arms, you need to find out why the veins have become very visible on your arms. It may be enough to reduce physical activity on your arms, limit heavy lifting and do a set of special exercises.
Whether it is necessary to remove bulging veins in the arms using surgical methods, only a doctor should decide! If bulging veins on the arms threatened human health, then our celebrities would have gotten rid of this problem long ago. Therefore, most often the veins that are visible on the hands cause only aesthetic inconvenience, but do not threaten a woman’s health.
— Author — Yulia Spiridonova, website www.sympaty.net – Beautiful and Successful Copying of this article is prohibited!
Too thin and light skin
The content of melanin pigment, which is responsible for skin tone, is different for all people. The lighter the epidermis, the more visible the veins are. Their visibility is also affected by the density of the skin. That is why the veins are clearly visible where they are thinnest: on the back of the hands, elbows and knees, neck and upper chest.
The vascular network is especially noticeable in people with light, almost transparent skin of the Celtic or Northern European type. In tanned and dark-skinned people, the veins are hardly noticeable, but can be felt when touched. With age, the epidermis becomes thinner, so in older people the veins are not only clearly visible, but also clearly protrude, resembling tree roots.
