Why can I see the veins in my hand and why are they blue?

When your skin is fairly thin and/or delicate and the veins more delicate than arteries, are near the surface of your hand, then you can see the veins. Veins tend to be closer to the surface of the body than arteries. read more

These superficial veins can be red, blue or purple in color. Varicose veins on the other hand are dark blue, swollen, distorted, large veins showing through skin that sometime stick out as well. Varicose veins can develop anywhere but are frequently found on ankles and legs. Varicose veins are likely to develop in people on their feet throughout the day, like teachers and nurses. read more

Spider Veins or Varicose Veins. If you ever think “I can see my veins through my skin”, it is possible that you have spider veins. They are known as spider veins because of the web-like pattern they make. Spider veins are most frequently seen on the legs and face. They may be red, purple or blue in color. read more

However, if you are always wondering “why can I see my veins”, there are some remedies you can take. For example, for small spider veins, try applying self-tan lotion or water-resistant body makeup (e.g. bronzing cream) to camouflage the veins. read more