Aging: With age, the skin thins and loses its elasticity, which can make veins more visible, especially on the hands and legs.
Body temperature: Heat causes blood vessels to dilate, which can make veins more visible under the skin.
In general, visible veins are more of a normal physical characteristic than a sign of a health problem.
Do visible veins indicate poor blood circulation? continues on the next page.
In most cases, visible veins are not a sign of poor circulation. On the contrary, they can indicate that blood is circulating efficiently throughout the body. Good circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing waste products.
