Any suggestions to help with blood bruising on arms?

I love the term activity bruises!!! I will use it from now on 🙂 It means we are alive. 💕 Thank you!!

I researched treatments for elder skin that easily bruises. Hopefully this will help anymore who suffers from this condition. For treating skin bruises in elderly individuals, apply a cold compress (wrapped in a cloth) for 15-20 minutes, elevate the bruised area, and consider over-the-counter pain relief like acetaminophen.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of treatment and prevention:
Treatment:
Cold Compress: Applying a cold compress (ice pack wrapped in a cloth) can help reduce swelling and pain by constricting blood vessels.
Elevation: Raising the bruised area above heart level can help reduce swelling.
Pain Relief: Over-the-counter pain medications like acetaminophen can help manage pain.
Compression: If swelling is significant, wrapping the area with a compression bandage (but not too tight) can help reduce swelling.
Rest: Rest the bruised area and protect it from further injury.
Warm Compress (After 2 days): After the initial 24-48 hours, applying a warm compress can help promote healing and reduce pain.
Vitamin C: Ensure the senior's diet includes adequate vitamin C, which plays a role in collagen production, important for skin health.
Seek Medical Advice: If bruises are unusual, severe, or don't heal properly, or if there's any concern about bleeding or other symptoms, consult a doctor.
Prevention:
Safety Measures:
Assess the senior's home for safety hazards like loose rugs, clutter, and tripping hazards.
Assist with Activities:
Provide assistance with activities that could put the skin at risk, such as walking or transferring.
Protective Clothing:
Encourage wearing long sleeves and pants when doing activities that could cause skin injury, such as gardening.
Skin Care:
Use gentle moisturizers to keep the skin hydrated and help prevent skin tears.
Sun Protection:
Protect the skin from sun damage, which can lead to thinning and increased bruising.
Medication Review:
Review medications with the doctor, as some medications can increase bruising risk.
Smoking Cessation:
Encourage smoking cessation, as smoking reduces collagen production, which can lead to easier bruising. My doctor recommended Arnica which helpsmy bruising clear up twice as fast when I apply the gel 2-4 times daily. Hope this helps.

I had the Watchmen implant and no longer on blood thinners. Check it out and ask your doctor.

Versed lotion and long sleeved clothing and long pants has really helped my husband reduce his bruising and how long it takes him to heal.

He also uses name brand hydrocoidal bandages when he had skin tears and they allow for better healing with less scaring. He’s discovered the store brands (CVS) aren’t nearly as good and get gummy. He also buys paper tape and the tape that sticks to itself instead of your skin which we also get used on us when we have lab work done.

My spouse has to take asprin. A gift from Covid. I can only clean him up and place a good bandage or guaze. I have 2 first aid kits. One in the car and another in the house. I take both of them when we go on a trip. He falls easily and I know what to do for his skin. He is not a good candidate for a watchman. He has two many conditions related to his Parkinsons and some just with age.

I have found the same issue with CVS hydrocoidal bandages and had to throw them all out.

I've had easily-bruise skin (eccymoses) for about five years. My legs are covered with unsightly bruises and my arms are beginning to show signs as well. My doctor says thin skin and age (I'm 84) but I believe that something else is going on. Blood tests are normal. I bleed heavily from cuts or scratches. I have peripheral neuropathy and I wonder if there's a connection there. I've tried all the creams and rubs and vitamins with no success. Bathing suit season is a real embarrassment for me.

I appreciate you sharing this—what you are experiencing sounds both painful and frustrating, especially given how diligent you have been with protection and care.

While I am not a doctor, I work in the wellness field and have seen situations where people noticed improvements when their body’s repair mechanisms were better supported—particularly in areas like circulation, tissue strength, and healing.

Two approaches that others have found beneficial are:

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy – which may support healing by improving microcirculation, stimulating collagen production, reducing inflammation, and enhancing cellular energy. It’s often used to promote tissue repair and improve skin resilience.

Phototherapy patches – such as those that activate the body’s own peptides (like GHK-Cu), or raise antioxidant levels like glutathione and carnosine. These drug-free options use light to stimulate natural healing and regeneration signals in the body.

These approaches are being used more often in integrative and advanced wellness settings to complement conventional care—particularly when people are seeking additional ways to support healing and resilience.

Wishing you comfort and real answers as you move forward. If it would be helpful, I’m happy to share more privately.

I have similar problems because I am on bloodthinner medicine

Thanks for the information! I’m looking at a blood bruise on my right arm right now. It happened yesterday and the small cut didn’t bleed much, but my blood spreads under my skin. It’s about the size of a silver dollar.
I’ll do some searching online about the procedures you mentioned. I’m always willing to expand my knowledge of what’s available to help heal! I may send you a pm. I appreciate the information!