Why do I have blue/purple veins on my thighs when I am only 17? (Photo)

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I am 17 years old, i'm 5'4 weighing 167 pounds. I've been working out for three months straight and with a trainer for two of those months and now I have visible blue veins that look like little indents

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this is genetic and likely will need sclerotherapy in the future if you would like improvement cosmetically.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

The pictures are very helpful. Thank you for posting them. If you have symptoms, you should be evaluated by a vein specialist for venous insufficiency. Otherwise, these can be treated with sclerotherapy and or cosmetic lasers.

John Landi, MD · Answer

Your pictures look like a combination of blue (reticular) veins and spider veins.  There are many reasons for these but genetics play a strong role.  You should see a vein specialist for an evaluation.  Most likely these can be treated by sclerotherapy.

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