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Prominent veins anywhere on the body can be unattractive. Pronounced arm veins may be either varicose veins or spider veins. Varicose veins are enlarged veins that may bulge out from the skin's surface. Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are generally much smaller in size. If you have veins showing on your arms, there are various treatment methods you can employ to get rid of them.

Exercise. Regular cardiovascular exercise can significantly improve both varicose veins and spider veins. Exercise increases circulation, helping blood to flow more freely through the engorged blood vessels. Aim for at least 20 minutes of cardiovascular exercise daily to improve the veins showing on your arms.

Stretch your arms daily. Concentrate your stretches on the muscles surrounding the areas where the veins show. Stretching improves circulation, preventing blood from pooling in your arm veins, which can lead to varicose and spider veins. You can also practice yoga to improve the situation.

Avoid alcohol, caffeine and excess sugar and sodium. All these substances dilate your blood vessels, causing the veins to be more visible on your arms.

Try laser therapy. Lasers are regularly used to treat both varicose veins and spider veins. The laser's light focuses on the enlarged veins, effectively shrinking them. Though repeated sessions are often needed, laser therapy can effectively get rid of veins showing on your arms. You can get laser therapy at dermatologists' offices as well as laser centers.

Use Vitamin K cream on your arm veins. Vitamin K helps to fortify capillaries, thereby strengthening your blood vessels and preventing them from becoming engorged. You can find Vitamin K creams in most health and drug stores. Apply daily for best results.

Discuss sclerotherapy with your dermatologist. This procedure involves injecting saline solution into your arm veins. The solution works to break down the veins, causing them to shrink in size. Sclerotherapy is effective at getting rid of deeply set engorged arm veins.

Tips

  • Eat a healthy diet, rich in nutrients and antioxidants. This will promote healthy circulation and decrease the likelihood of pronounced veins.