Veins on my hip and the back of my legs - will they get worse overtime? (photos)

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Hi, I’m 21 F with some small thread veins on my body due to pale skin. I have these veins on my hip and the back of my leg, are these normal? Are they going to get worse over time and/or turn into varicose veins.

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

Lauren,   Thank you for sending photos. The photo you shared show normal reticular dermis veins.  These veins are normally present on everybody's legs. As you point out your skin is fair and rather translucent. This is healthy, but it does allow your normal veins to be more visible.   There is no way of knowing for sure whether they will turn into varicose veins. Varicose Veins are very common, so there is always a chance you could develop varicose veins.  I recommend that you stay as healthy and active as you can. Wishing you the best, Dr Wright.

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