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Bruises In The Arm Due To Raised Blood Vessels. Skin Thinning Due To Age. Red Blotches After Breaking Blood Vessels. Cure?

I am a 75 years old male in good healt5h and for about a year I have been experiencing bruises on my arm . My dermotollogist has said that my blood vessels are close to my skin surface and my skin is thinning. Therefore my blood vessels break easily. It results in red bloches on my arms which go away in about a week. Is there anything I can do to correct this problem.
Mon, 21 Oct 2013
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Hello
Welcome to healthcare magic forum
Thank you for your query.
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem
I am dr Gaurav patel ,dermatologist and will answer your query.
You have aged skin ,which is very thin and sensitive .
Your problem is known as senile purpura and is very common in your age group
It is more common if you are taking any blood thinning drug
you can apply good moisturizer over skin .
wear full cloths and avoid any trauma to your skin will help you.
I hope I answered your question.
Let me know if you have any further query.
Regards
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Bruises In The Arm Due To Raised Blood Vessels. Skin Thinning Due To Age. Red Blotches After Breaking Blood Vessels. Cure?

Hello Welcome to healthcare magic forum Thank you for your query. I understand your concern regarding your skin problem I am dr Gaurav patel ,dermatologist and will answer your query. You have aged skin ,which is very thin and sensitive . Your problem is known as senile purpura and is very common in your age group It is more common if you are taking any blood thinning drug you can apply good moisturizer over skin . wear full cloths and avoid any trauma to your skin will help you. I hope I answered your question. Let me know if you have any further query. Regards