Blood vessels popping out on the back of the hand and under the elbow. It wasn't there in the past, but it stands out these days.
This time, I will talk about the causes of blood vessels on the hands and how to deal with them.
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Why do veins pop out on your hands?
Blood vessels include arteries and veins. Veins are located near the surface of the body, and it is these veins that stand out on the hands.
There are many reasons why blood vessels pop on your hands. Broadly speaking, there are those caused by illness and those that are not.
due to illness
People with high blood pressure usually have high pressure in arteries, but heart disorders caused by high blood pressure (such as heart failure) can cause high pressure in veins.
In addition, when arteriosclerosis occurs, the blood tends to become muddy and the blood flow becomes poor, which affects the blood flow in the veins.
As a result, the blood vessels swell and lead to the blood vessels popping out.
not sick
If blood vessels bulge when you lower your hand below heart level and become less prominent when you lift your hand above or above heart level, you are very unlikely to have a disease.
This is a physiological change due to the ease of blood flow from the heart.
From here, I will explain the causes other than illness.
aging
Blood vessels also age with age, so even if they do not reach the stage of arteriosclerosis, the walls of blood vessels thicken and blood flow tends to deteriorate.
In addition, the skin on the back of the hand and arm loses elasticity and becomes less toned, making it easier for blood vessels to protrude.
hereditary
If you have protruding blood vessels from a young age, it may be due to genetics. If there are many blood relatives who have protruding blood vessels since they were young, there is a high possibility that this is the case.
Due to lack of subcutaneous fat
The back of the hand is originally a place with less subcutaneous fat, but if you are thin, the subcutaneous fat will decrease, and the blood vessels will stand out accordingly.
Caused by UV rays and drying
Continuing exposure to UV rays slows down the metabolism of the skin, resulting in aging and loss of firmness of the skin.
As the tension disappears, the blood vessels become more visible.
Dryness also causes aging of the skin, but UV rays accelerate the drying of the skin. Hands are a place where UV rays are easily exposed, so everyone is likely to be affected by UV rays to some extent.
due to cold or stress
When the body gets cold or stress increases, blood circulation becomes poor and blood stagnate.。As a result, blood vessels protrude.
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How to deal with bulging blood vessels on hands
There are conservative methods (methods that do not require treatment) and therapeutic methods to deal with protruding blood vessels.
Conservative method
I will explain how to deal with it on your own without the need for medical treatment.
improve poor blood circulation
Warm up your body and exercise to improve blood flow. Moderate muscle training is also effective in warming up the body.
You can also massage your feet and hands while taking a bath.
Protect from UV rays and dryness
Regardless of the season, be sure to protect yourself from UV rays by applying UV cream and covering your hands when going out.
Also, apply a moisturizer such as a moisturizing cream to prevent dryness, especially after washing your hands or doing wet work.
therapeutic method
We explain improvement method to receive at medical institution.
treatment of illness
If you suspect that you have a heart disease due to high blood pressure or a disease that causes arteriosclerosis (hyperlipidemia or diabetes), visit a medical institution and receive instructions from your doctor regarding the need for oral treatment.
extracorporeal laser
It is a method of constricting the blood vessels of the hand by irradiating the laser from above the skin.
sclerosant injection therapy
It is a method of injecting a sclerosing agent into the blood vessels of the hand and blocking the blood vessels.
intravascular laser
It is a method in which a thin tube is inserted into a vein and the vessel is burned from the inside with a laser to block it.
fat injection
It is a method of injecting concentrated own fat into the back of the hand. Although it is not an approach to the root of protruding blood vessels, it can be expected to improve the appearance.
Whether or not any treatment is suitable for each individual needs to be determined by the doctor, and each has advantages and disadvantages.
Also, in the case of blood vessels in the hands, there is no diagnosis of a disease called "varicose veins", so all treatments are self-funded.
Costs will also need to be considered.
If you wish to receive treatment, choose a hospital or clinic that has a proven track record of treatment, and consult with your doctor before deciding on a treatment method.
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[New treatment] How to improve hand veins (theclinic.jp)
summary
This time, I talked about the causes of blood vessels on the hands and how to deal with them. The point is below.
・The causes of blood vessels popping out on the hands are due to some disease and others.
・There are two ways to deal with it: self-treatment and treatment at a medical institution.
・When treating at a medical institution, determine the method after consulting with a doctor about the indications, advantages, disadvantages, and costs of each treatment.
After understanding these, let's think about which cause is happening in your case and what coping method to consider.
Supervision: Dr. Yasushi Tsuda