Noticed Dark Blood Vessels On The Back Of Hand. Should I Be Worried?

Posted on Sat, 2 Feb 2013

Question: Just noticed the blood vessels on the back of my hands and inside my wrists are dark and more noticeable. I'm of Northern European descent, medium skin tone.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (2 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I would need certain informations from you so that I am in a better position to answer.
Since when you have noticed these dark vessels?
Is there any problem associated with it like pain or itching or any ulceration?
Any medical problem for which you are taking medications and if yes,then what are those medicines?
Waiting for your reply.
Thanks

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