blue veins

Are your unsightly veins dangerous?

With warmer weather, many of us are showing off our legs by wearing shorts or skirts. But those of you whose legs are covered with blue veins (varicose veins) may be shying away from showing off your legs. Aside from being hard to look at, varicose veins can cause symptoms including itchiness, heaviness, fatigue, and ...click here to read more

Blue veins on chest: Cause and treatment

What are blue veins? Blue veins are venous blood vessels that appear bluish or greenish in color when stretched out beneath the skin. The may also go by the names of reticular veins, feeder veins, or intradermal varices. Blue veins are generally bigger than spider veins seen elsewhere on the body; however, they are not ...click here to read more