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Prominent capillaries on palm
The weather is a bit cold today. I dipped my hands in cold water to wash clothes. After that, I noticed that the capillaries in my palm were looking greenish .This happens to everyone, but I found it strange because I never had so many prominent capillaries on my palms.My palm always looked red.That's why today when I suddenly saw it, I got a little scared.Is this a normal thing or is it due to some problem?
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Get it treated
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No worry
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Due to climate
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It is normal.
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What you noticed is a normal physiological response. When your hands are exposed to cold water, the blood vessels near the skin contract and then dilate, making the superficial veins and capillaries on your palm more visible. The greenish tint is simply the color of veins seen through the skin. This is nothing to worry about.
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No specific tests are needed for this, as it is a harmless finding. However, if you notice persistent color changes in your fingers (turning white, blue, or red with cold) or numbness, please get evaluated. Feel free to consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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It is normal, particularly more visible in thin or very fair persons.
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It's normal
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It is a normal thing, need not worry about it.
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Mostly A normal reaction to cold water. Cold causes blood vessels in the hands to constrict, making superficial veins or capillaries appear more prominent or slightly greenish temporarily.
Possible causes could be
Physiological cold induced vasoconstriction (most common)
Raynaud's phenomenon (if associated with white/blue/red color changes, numbness, or pain)
Naturally thin skin with visible veins
Advice -
Warm your hands and observe.
If the color returns to normal within a few minutes and there is no pain or numbness, it is usually harmless.
Consult a doctor if the changes persist, recur frequently, or are associated with pain, numbness, ulcers, or finger discoloration.
May other diffrencial diagnosis must be ruled out .
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Hi, visible veins and capillaries when exposed to cold water is completely normal 😊especially in thinner skin.
It’s not due to deficiency unless other symptoms.
Feel free to consult for further guidance. 👍
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is because of vascularity
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Khemaram Godara
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Barmer
Based on the history provided, this is most likely a normal physiological response to cold exposure and usually does not require any specific treatment.
Recommendations:
Keep your hands warm and avoid prolonged exposure to cold water.
Use gloves while washing clothes or working in cold conditions.
Stay well hydrated.
Observe whether the appearance returns to normal after warming the hands.
Seek medical evaluation if:
The discoloration persists or worsens.
Fingers become painful, numb, or tingly.
The hands turn white, blue, or purple repeatedly.
There is swelling, skin ulceration, or other associated symptoms.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
It’s normal only in some people’s veins can be seen visibly it’s due to skin tone or other factors
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