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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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anne4u | @anne4u | Aug 9 3:03pm
In reply to @donnajones "Where did you get the omega 6 healing cream? Honestly I think this is working I’ve..." + (show)
@donnajones

Where did you get the omega 6 healing cream? Honestly I think this is working I’ve been using it about 2x/day and the bruising on my arms looks better. I may try the Omega 6 because my hands seem permanently scarred from the bruising and dark. Thanks for the info.

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I purchased the Omega 6 Healing Cream from http://www.truthtreatments.com
It is on the expensive side, but a little goes a long way. I dab it on my bruises and discoloration and then gently rub it in.

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anne4u | @anne4u | Aug 9 3:08pm
In reply to @donnajones "I also have this problem. I did honor Amazon and purchase the sleeves to wear when..." + (show)
@donnajones

I also have this problem. I did honor Amazon and purchase the sleeves to wear when I am outside or inside working. I also just purchased a new lotion one of my patients swears by called Biocel. I will let you know if it works just arrived yesterday. Her arms
Looked great and she said hers looked like mine before starting.

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Where did you get Biocel? I looked for it online but only found Biocell Collagen. Is that it?

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Aug 9 9:56pm

@anne4u our skin thins out as we age. So when we bump into something, like a door we are going to get a bruise. It happens to just about all of us.

Has anyone noticed how your hands have changed? We lose muscle in the palms, veins become prominent, along with tendons. Same happens with our feet.

Ah, the joys of growing older. Some are denied the privilege !

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layla97 | @layla97 | Aug 10 7:19am
In reply to @anne4u "Please let us know! I wanted to share I’ve been using a new cream too. It’s..." + (show)
@anne4u

Please let us know! I wanted to share I’ve been using a new cream too. It’s called Omega 6 Healing Cream and it’s healing my bruises really fast, I saw a noticeable improvement right away. It’s also healing skin discoloration from repeated bruises on my right elbow. I’m continuing its use to see if healing continues at the rate it appears to be now.

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What is the cream called and where do you purchase it? I would love to help a friend of mine who has this problem.
Thank you.

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ubelinda | @ubelinda | Aug 11 5:25pm

I will try the omega
6 cream. Thank you and blessings. Ubelinda

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beachgal8 | @beachgal8 | Aug 11 5:30pm

I do take blood thinner and so this happens to me. I hate it and now trying to buy long sleeves to hide my arms. Living in Florida in the heat this is not good! I hope someone can find an answer. Carol

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anne4u | @anne4u | Aug 13 4:23pm
In reply to @SusanEllen66 "@anne4u our skin thins out as we age. So when we bump into something, like a..." + (show)
@SusanEllen66

@anne4u our skin thins out as we age. So when we bump into something, like a door we are going to get a bruise. It happens to just about all of us.

Has anyone noticed how your hands have changed? We lose muscle in the palms, veins become prominent, along with tendons. Same happens with our feet.

Ah, the joys of growing older. Some are denied the privilege !

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Thanks Susan! I do realize that this issue comes along with age! I’ve come to realize it’s prevalent by the responses to my original post, so I’m not alone. I’m also not the only one trying to find something to help! Never hurts to try!

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anne4u | @anne4u | Aug 13 4:29pm
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@layla97

What is the cream called and where do you purchase it? I would love to help a friend of mine who has this problem.
Thank you.

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Hi Layla, I purchase the cream from http://www.truthtreatments.com. It is on the expensive side but I’m finding it helps. The cream is called Omega 6 Healing Cream. Tell your friend to be patient, and that a little bit goes a long way. I just dab my discoloration and bruises and rub it in, gently! I try to do apply it twice a day.

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SusanEllen66 | @SusanEllen66 | Aug 14 11:25am

Anyone try castor oil on your skin?

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layla97 | @layla97 | Aug 14 2:05pm
In reply to @anne4u "Hi Layla, I purchase the cream from www.truthtreatments.com. It is on the expensive side but I’m..." + (show)
@anne4u

Hi Layla, I purchase the cream from http://www.truthtreatments.com. It is on the expensive side but I’m finding it helps. The cream is called Omega 6 Healing Cream. Tell your friend to be patient, and that a little bit goes a long way. I just dab my discoloration and bruises and rub it in, gently! I try to do apply it twice a day.

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Yes, it is outrageously expensive and I looked up the ingredients. I am wondering if a good Vit C cream would do just as well.

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