Any suggestions to help with blood bruising on arms?

Posted by anne4u @anne4u, Jun 22 2:16pm

I’ve developed a pretty severe problem with blood bruises on my arms.
It started about 18 months ago and hasn’t stopped with diligent healing lotions, sunscreens, bruising creams, etc.
I recently saw a dermatologist who did a biopsy with negative results. He recommended continuing my regimen of lotion and sunscreen. I was disappointed he couldn’t help me more, but maybe there isn’t more he could do? A few months ago at an annual checkup I had comprehensive blood tests done and everything looks good. I’m not taking blood thinners or anything that would cause my capillaries to break so easily.
It’s so severe that I can tap my arm on something and it leaves a mark. My dog recently (accidentally) kicked her back legs off my upper arm and tore the top layers of skin off which left bad cuts and bruising from my forearm to my shoulder. I ended up at urgent care after it became infected and then 7 days on antibiotics. It’s healing but takes so long.
I’m dedicated to putting quality lotions and creams on my arms and I wear sunscreen when outside. I purchased sleeves to wear when outside working on my yard. I try to avoid the sun whenever I can.
I spent plenty of time in the sun growing up. I loved water sports and live close to the beach. But for the past 25 years my exposure has been limited. It seems this issue came on after I stopped taking pain medications and started using ibuprofen for pain. Recently, after reading that ibuprofen can thin the blood, I switched to acetaminophen. I haven’t seen any change yet.
Just last night I pushed a chair in at a dinner table and the top of my hand tapped the underside of the table, I now have a blood bruise across the top of my right hand. It seems like every day I have a new bruise.
I feel like my life is limited to avoiding the sun and hiding my beat up arms! Summer is here and I’d love nothing more than to be able to go outside in short sleeves and enjoy the day without getting stares at my horribly bruised arms! I know this is common with old age. I’m 65 and feel like I’m too young for the severity of bruising.

Is there anything that has helped anyone with this issue? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

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sue417 | @sue417 | Jul 15 8:01am

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Ho
It's from the medications for heart that cause it beta blockers and statins

walk4life | @walk4life | Jul 15 8:16am

In reply to @sue417 "Ho It's from the medications for heart that cause it beta blockers and statins" + (show)

I don’t take any heart medications. I also exercise, my blood work is normal. I still get the blotches on my arms.

sue417 | @sue417 | Jul 15 9:20am

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Hi
I am over 60 was also told it's aging and sml bld vessels breaking as the skin gets thinner. It's frustrating I hate it.

jana13 | @jana13 | Jul 15 9:37am

In reply to @sue417 "Hi I started getting blood spots 3 yrz ago on my arms and shins. Blood work..." + (show)

I scratched my arm because it was it itching this morning. When l was out talking to my neighbor l noticed red marks down my arm. Blood draws and blood pressure cuffs cause them also. Tired of them, but guess it part of aging

sue417 | @sue417 | Jul 15 10:13am

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Hi
I am with ya. I do take vit c brand is bocgel capsules by natural factors easy on the stomach My naturopath put me on them. They do help

jana13 | @jana13 | Jul 15 10:30am

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I will have to try them. I’m tired of all of these red spots.

walk4life | @walk4life | Jul 15 10:59am

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

anne4u | @anne4u | Jul 15 5:29pm

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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!

sue417 | @sue417 | Jul 15 7:10pm

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Hi
Yes I take arnica Montana homeopathic 30ch You get them at the health food store. They are tiny pellets. You put 2 under your tongue twice a day. I also use a vit c oil with retinol In it. I use it on my face also great for age spots.

pb50 | @pb50 | Jul 18 7:05am

In reply to @normag "Increase your vitamin K - helps with blood clotting. Found in leafy greens - spinach ,kale,bok..." + (show)

Oh it clots off - at least my spots do. It’s just that the thin skin fails to protect the small blood vessels - but they don’t just continue to bleed or the spots would be much larger.