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How to get rid of visible veins and "translucent" skin?

May 22, 2016
Asked By:BayleeElise in Knoxville, TN

Hi, I am very pale and have what I call "translucent" skin. You can see the pigmentation from my veins all over my body. I also have scarring which only worsens the discoloration. I'd love to get a more even skin tone. Is there anything I could do or products I could use to achieve a more even tone?

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May 27, 2016

Answer: Reticular veins.

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John Landi, MD
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May 27, 2016

Answer: Reticular veins.

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August 17, 2017

Answer: Thin sin, veins, and hyperpigmentation

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August 17, 2017

Answer: Thin sin, veins, and hyperpigmentation

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

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