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"Is there such a thing as ""thin skin""?" My question is about her thin skin and her tendency to bleed easily. She has dark spots which she calls bruises but actually appear to be blood pooled under the skin making dark red or purplish blotches. They appear on her lower arms and she doesn't get rid of one before another one appears.
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What Causes Bruises Easily? Bruising (ecchymosis) happens when small blood vessels (capillaries) under the skin break. This causes bleeding within skin tissues. You will also see discolorations from the bleeding. Most of us get bruises from bumping into something from time to time. Bruising sometimes increases with age.
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- I have way more lines on my skin than my plumper friends. Last summer I was sick and lost more weight, My under arms were like sails, loose paper thin skin with no filling. My thighs turned the same, loose and took on the appearance of crepe paper.
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- One of the first signs one sees on pelvic examination is that the vaginal area is very dry, it's very pale, and it loses the wrinkling that most younger women have, she says. As it progresses, the vaginal area gets thinner and smoother, and it easily bleeds. ... The degree of it is sometimes variable.
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Top 30 Doctor insights on: Causes For Thin Blood Vitamins: Biotin does not thin blood. The major side effect of the gnc battery is taking rupees from your pocket for something that has not been proven to work and it can contain anything they want to put in it as their products are controlled by any agency. ...Read more.
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Top 30 Doctor insights on: Why Do My Veins Show Through My Skin Fragile or thin skin that tears easily is a common problem in older adults. Aging, sun exposure and genetics all play a role in thinning skin. Certain medications, such as long–term use of oral or topical corticosteroids, also can weaken skin and the blood vessels in the skin. Thin skin isn't necessarily a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. But you may want to see a doctor, who can evaluate your skin and determine why it's so fragile.
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Top 40 Doctor insights on: Thin Watery Blood 5 doctors agreed: 1  Depends: The inr is a measure of how thin your blood is. 2  See your doctor: If you are taking blood thinner and have signs of either a red rash you need to see your doctor as soon as possible to make sure you do not have a hematological problem that was induced by the blood thinner.
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7 Odd Reasons You Bruise Easily Yet somehow, you have a shin full of bruises and a whole lot of questions. There are plenty of reasons for easy bruising, the discoloration caused by a trauma that ruptured blood vessels just under the skin. Check out the surprising explanations behind your sore spots and learn which ones are harmless and which ones need attention. You're getting older.
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Thin Skin Proper Care for Thin Skin Thin skin, also known as fragile skin, or thinning skin, is a condition most often associated with elderly people. This is a problem that can affect anyone, from any demographic.
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- Older people may be more prone to easy bruising. As people age, the skin thins and people lose some of the protective layer of fat below the skin surface. So a minor bump is more likely to cause blood vessels to break, leading to bruising. Also, the small blood vessels themselves become less elastic and more fragile, leading to easier bruising.
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Brusing thin skin Hope to hear from you soon thanks. ---------------------------. Hello, Thank you for your question. Yes, steroid creams can really thin out your skin -- leaving it vulnerable and sensitive. Oatmeal and calendula are very soothing ingredients for the skin, and calendula is very healing-so yes, you are doing excellent. Very good job on the research, you've picked two great ingredients to help heal your skin!!
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Common symptoms Treatments for Causes of Thin skin. Review the treatment information pages for various causes of Thin skin: EDS X - thin skin. EDS10 - thin skin. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type X - thin skin. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with Platelet Dysfunction from Fibronectin Abnormality - thin skin. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Dysfibronectinemic type - thin skin.
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Low Blood Counts A mild or moderate decrease in platelet counts usually doesn't cause bleeding. However, if you have a severely low platelet count, you may experience: Excessive bleeding from cuts or bruises. Pinhead-sized bleeding points in the skin, called petechiae, especially on the lower legs and ankles.
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Healthy aging Fragile or thin skin that tears easily is a common problem in older adults. Aging, sun exposure and genetics all play a role in thinning skin. Certain medications, such as long-term use of oral or topical corticosteroids, also can weaken the skin and blood vessels in the skin. Thin skin isn't necessarily a sign of a serious underlying medical condition. But you might want to see a doctor, who can evaluate your skin. To protect thin skin and prevent tears and cuts: Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats. Consider wearing two layers to protect your forearms when doing yardwork or gardening, common areas for minor injury to the skin. You might also try wearing tubular or rolled gauze bandages.
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- 3. Over-supplementation with vitamin A can cause the skin to thicken and shed. Excessive vitamin A is toxic and can damage the liver. Most cases of severe hypervitaminosis A are caused by vitamin A injections, often as a result of a misdiagnosis.
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"What causes ""thin"" skin that tears & bleeds easily???" What causes thin skin that tears & bleeds easily??? Since I've passed the 55+ age -- I've noticed that if I scratch my skin on my arms, hands & wrists that my skin tears & bleeds immediately.
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7 Odd Reasons You Bruise Easily 7 Odd Reasons You Bruise Easily. You don't remember bumping into anything. Yet somehow, you have a shin full of bruises and a whole lot of questions. There are plenty of reasons for easy bruising, the discoloration caused by a trauma that ruptured blood vessels just under the skin. Check out the surprising explanations behind your sore spots and learn which ones are harmless and which ones need attention. You're getting older.
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Pregnancy, Trying to conceive & Parenting Forum Would suggest you inform your doctor about the bruising. Also, this.. Having had a recent encounter with low platelets the onc and haematologist both told me that some people's platelets are very sensitive to even small amounts of blood 'thinners' like aspirin, fish oil etc.
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- Bruising easily can have a wide range of possible underlying causes, including blood-clotting problems or a blood disease. But it could also be a harmless condition. The best course of action is to see your doctor and have your situation evaluated. — William Nichols, M.D., Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
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Does Taking Aspirin Cause Red Spots Under the Skin? When bleeding under the skin is excessive, the large area of bruised skin is called an ecchymosis. When bleeding forms petechiae, it can be mistaken for a rash. Aspirin is a blood thinner and, along with other similar medications, can cause capillaries under the skin to burst, resulting in bleeding. Any persistent bleeding that occurs beneath your skin should be investigated by your doctor.
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Cuts, Scrapes (Abrasions), and Puncture Wounds People who are on blood thinning medication and cannot control the bleeding should be seen by a doctor immediately. Any wound that shows signs of infection should be seen by a doctor.
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"Is there such a thing as ""thin skin""?" I am 67 and tell people I have 90 year old skin. Mine started getting very, very thin several years ago. Now I get the ugly bruises and skin tears on my arms and legs all the time. It doesn't help that I am a klutz and have 4 large dogs and 5 cats.
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Healthy aging To protect thin skin and prevent tears and cuts: 1  Wear long–sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats. 2  Consider wearing two layers to protect the forearms when doing yardwork or gardening, common areas for minor injury to the skin. 3  You might also try wearing tubular or rolled gauze bandages.
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"Is there such a thing as ""thin skin""?" Cindyh answered... I may have a good answer for you. I also have very thin skin on my forearms and hands which bruises extremely easily. Being very upset that I constantly had to hide my arms with long sleeves, I researched treatments to thicken skin, and I found that COQ10 seems to be a key ingedient.