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Yes unfortunately the thin skin and bruising or accidental knocking and bleeding seems to be part of prednisone treatment- I have been on it in varying doses depending on how well things are going for 3+ years and the bruising comes and goes and it is not just on higher doses! So I guess for me it is a case of putting up with it but the sleeve idea is interesting, good for protection I think.
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Hi Everyone,
Yes, I agree that prednisone has definitely caused some thinner skin which makes us all more susceptible to bruising and marks all over the skin. My marks have been contained to my hands, arms, and legs. I have found an essential oil called Helichrysum Oil that works well in speeding up the healing process. I get mine from Vitality Extracts (I have no personal interest) and they have a balm that doesn’t need to be mixed with a carrier oil and works wonders. Good luck with healing on the outside too! ❤️
Sandi
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Just took a 2+ mile walk in our Midwest heat (mid/upper 80’s) & had to wear long sleeve shirt due to ugly bruises on my arms. Just too embarrassing.
I ordered DerMend cream & I almost think it heals the skin faster than just lotion.
I’ve accepted some of those bruises/not hiding but this cluster I felt the need to hide them.
Why is it our hands/forearms get these markings? None anywhere else on body.
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