If your veins are visible in your hand, it is a signal of ca…See more

If your veins are visible in your hand, it is a signal of ca…See more

Why are your veins more visible?

Seeing more veins may be surprising, especially if you’ve never noticed them before. However, several very common explanations can account for this.

A slimmer silhouette

When the layer of fat under the skin decreases—after weight loss or with a naturally slim physique—the veins become more visible. It’s a bit like removing a thin veil: what was already there simply becomes more apparent.

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