Any suggestions to help with blood bruising on arms?
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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Try SupreH bee Venum cream . It really works with no side effects
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2 ReactionsGood idea I'll try it. Trader Joe's makes Vitamin C serum now and it's very reasonably priced.
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I just tried the Bee venum cream mentioned but it didn't do much for me.
@aethos Is it helping? Which brand of vitamin C serum do you use? Thanks!
I quit vit C serum and tretinoin cream because my dermatologist didn’t seem to think it would do anything and only use Cera Ve lotion at night
You can purchase arm guards from TEMU, wALMART OR AMAZON. There are thicker arm guards for protecting your arms; or even stertch lacey ones to to hide your bruises. There essential oils for tackling bruises or lotions with niacinamide to help with the healing process.
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2 ReactionsYes I get those as well—so does my brother. It’s hereditary—my granny had thin skin like we do. My arms look like someone assaulted me. I’m going to look into remedies as well. Good luck!!
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2 ReactionsI realize everyone has a favorite cream, serum, etc. of course. You might want to try Aveeno Baby Lotion. I began using it years ago to reduce surgery scars, et al. Now 78 I use daily to fade age spots and blood marks, cat scratches. It’s comparatively mild, I’ve given several aged people tubes or bottles. Rave reviews! Good luck.
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6 Reactions@westwoman3698 - I went on Amazon and they list numerous Aveeno Baby Lotions. Is there a specific one that you use? Thank you!
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2 Reactions@mikead63 yes just the plain old baby moisturizer lotion. No scents no “calming”
effects, no claims of magical effects. Good luck.👍
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