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Can thread veins develop on the chest of a 40 year old man?

artfreekApr 26, 2016
I recently noticed small pinkish patch of thread veins on my chest. I'm 40 years old and was wondering if this is common for a male and is it going to continue to worsen over time?

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Answered on Aug 2, 2017
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Dr. John Landi, MD
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