Have your legs examined for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. Some are very fine, darker in color and even more obvious. I saw my doctor and after a cursory look he told me they were varicose veins. Varicose veins are enlarged veins seen under the surface of the skin, usually on the legs and feet. Varicose veins result when the valves in the veins become weak and do not propel the blood back to the heart.
Blood then pools in the veins to cause the enlargement.
Women who develop varicose veins often have a genetic predisposition. Other contributing factors may include inactivity, extra weight, prolonged standing or sitting, and pregnancy. Symptoms may include aching, throbbing, swelling or heaviness in the legs. Many women with varicose veins also develop spider-burst leg veins in which fine vein patterns can be seen through the skin. Some lifestyle changes may help relieve the discomfort.