@sue417 Sounds similar to what my doctor said. It is so frustrating!

I hate it too! I was told by a dermatologist to try arnica cream. I looked on Amazon.com and found a gel form that has good reviews so I purchased it. It does seem to help the bruising heal faster. I’ve been using it almost everyday and sometimes cover my forearms with a thin layer which to my surprise seems to aid in lessening bruising. I don’t think it’s my imagination! I’ve used it about three weeks now. I’m going to share the brand because so many of us are looking for help. I certainly can’t guarantee it but like I said, it seems to help bruising heal quicker. It’s called Arnica Gel 98% by DuLac. It’s $30.98 I wouldn’t share if I didn’t think it was helping!

Senile purpura as the deep purple blotches are called on elderly people is not the same thing as this. I was a nurse for over 40 years and worked around many geriatric patients. Mine began after the Prednisone and if you look up the side effects, that's one of them.