HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Treatment For Patches Of Bruises On The Arm?

patches of brusing on upper rignt arm that are deep purple/dark red. man is 73 years old and takes medicine for blood pressuer (lisinopril 40mg), zolpidem 10mg for sleep, albuterol fulsate proair hfa inhailer and advair 250/50 for copd. had been taken off his colestrol medication (cresterol) by his primary physician but the brusing has reoccured.
Tue, 8 May 2018
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is senile purpura. Avoid trauma and heavy rubbing or scratching of the skin. As the capillary wall becomes fragile due to age, minor trauma and scratching cause rupture of the capillaries leading to ecchymoses. It is called senile purpura. Apply thrombophob ointment on the patches. Take vitamin C tablets.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,      
Dr. Ilyas Patel
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Zolpidem


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Treatment For Patches Of Bruises On The Arm?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is senile purpura. Avoid trauma and heavy rubbing or scratching of the skin. As the capillary wall becomes fragile due to age, minor trauma and scratching cause rupture of the capillaries leading to ecchymoses. It is called senile purpura. Apply thrombophob ointment on the patches. Take vitamin C tablets. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel