@megmaine, You surely called it just like it is. It is one of those "As we age..." deals. Yes, the hair gets thinner and the skin thins. I told a friend about senile purpura and he was alarmed at the name. I told my good doctor and he said, "You can call them activity bruises." They do not hurt any less with that name, but it makes it sound like we are really busy. With all good wishes, @joybringer