Reasons for Easy Bruises on Hands and Arms
Nell suffers from Graves' disease. One of the side effects of this condition is thin, easily bruised skin.
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Protection for thin skin on the arms.
My Experience With Thin Skin
I have always been quite thin, but I never realized that for many years I had been suffering from Graves' disease, a nasty thyroid illness that has many side effects.
One of the most distressing effects was to the skin on my hands and arms. To start with it became really rubbery. Then, as the medication started to kick in, the skin on my arms started to get really thin and papery.
It was rather like have tissue paper instead of fleshy, thick-padded, normal skin.
In the beginning, I didn't take much notice—as my thyroid health took top priority. But when I caught my left arm on the door jamb, I began to realize just what a problem this was going to be. And it hurt like hell! It felt like someone had seared my skin with heat and pain. When you tear the skin, you know it!
A cut is painful, and so is a bruise—but tearing your skin is so painful it literally makes you feel faint. In fact as I am writing this, I have a huge bandage once again round my left arm.
This time I caught it on the bedroom door! After suffering from these sorts of injuries one too many times, I began searching for answers in books and online. I noticed that many of the articles I read give you only one small idea of what to do to help your skin, so I thought I would combine as much information as possible into one article.
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Bruising easily
Our skin is one of the most important parts of our body. Each and every organ within our bodies plays an important part in keeping us healthy, but the skin is the organ that keeps us alive.
It protects us from the sun, keeps us dry when we get wet, and stretches to allow us to put on weight or have a baby. It is pretty durable stuff.
But sometimes it can go wrong. Not necessarily in a major way, but sometimes it can start to act differently to what we regard as the norm. For example, As I mentioned above, I suffer from thyroid disease, and I have noticed that when my thyroid is too high, my skin begins to be less stretchy.
If I pinch it, it will stay in position longer than what you would expect. When my thyroid is low, it retains water and leaves "pits" in the skin. I have gotten used to these signs, and I can now monitor it more closely. But what happens when you suddenly notice that your skin has begun to bruise much more easily?
Easy bruising is a sign that something is not quite right. Along with thin skin, it can be a sign of something problematic. Of course there are many illnesses that can affect your skin. If you have been checked by your doctor and they find that you are healthy without any major diseases, then there can be several different reasons why you may suffer from easy bruising or thin skin.
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Medication
There are many medications that can cause your skin to react in this way. Bruising of the skin is a natural occurrence when your body suffers a trauma, for example hitting your head or falling over and bumping your arm or leg.
The bruise is caused by small blood vessels underneath the skin bleeding and accumulating together. Over a few days this will start to change colour going from purple to green and yellow. The healing process can take up to a week. But if you find that you are bruising because you have just tapped your arm against something, or even more importantly you haven't even noticed or felt that you have hurt yourself, then you will begin to realise that something needs to be investigated.
As I said above, always check with your doctor first, and make sure it is not something more serious. A doctor is good at diagnosing a problem, but may not realise that the medication you are taking can be causing this in your case.
- Aspirin: This common medication can cause easy bruising if you are using too much. In tests it was shown that if you use aspirin every day for a year, your skin will bruise more easily because the medication is thinning your blood therefore causing it to 'leak' more when you knock yourself.
- Steroids, antidepressants, and asthma medication: These various drugs are just some of the most common contributors to easy bruising. They will affect your skin because these medications can cause cells to break down much more easily, causing the blood vessels to thin and bleed.
- Anticoagulants: These are prescribed for a number of health reasons. And just like aspirin they are blood thinners. Of course if you need these, you must not stop taking them just because your skin starts to bruise easily. Always consult a doctor before stopping any medication.
- Poor Diet: In these days of easy fast food, we have forgotten the actual reason why we eat is not because it is meant to be an enjoyable experience, or even a convenient one. It is simple. Food is there to keep you alive! And even more important, healthy.
How to improve your skin and prevent bruising
Don't panic if this is happening to you. There are a number of ways that you can improve your skin and your health.
- Vitamin C: This is one of the most easily recognised supplements, and we have all taken it at some time in our lives. What you may not know is that apart from helping improve collagen in your skin, it actually stops your blood cells from 'leaking.' Taking a daily vitamin C supplement will help decrease your bruising dramatically.
- Citrus Bioflavonoids: These come from the white pulp of citrus fruit and have been shown to improve skin problems such as too much bruising.
- Vitamin K: This is essential to help your body clot the blood. There are many illnesses that can cause deficiency in Vitamin K. This must only be used under supervision from your doctor. Always consult them first.
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Thin skin
Thin skin is a slightly different problem. This can be caused by a number of different things.
- Aging: As you grow older, the skin on certain parts of your body will grow a lot thinner. The reason for this is that as you mature, your body starts to lose some of the fat that gives you the protective layer between your blood vessels and the upper layer.
- Exposure to the Sun: When you expose your skin to the sun over long periods, the collagen and elastin fibres start to break down in the deep layer of your dermis. This will cause it to lose elasticity, and your skin will become thinner.
- Family Genetics: If you have other members of your family with thin skin, then there is a good chance that you will also inherit this.
- Corticosteroid Use: Thin skin is often a side effect of both topical and oral corticosteroids. This medication is used to treat anything from rashes to arthritis and other inflammatory illnesses. These drugs may cause the blood vessels to become constricted and weaken the skin. Once the drugs have been stopped, the situation will usually resolve itself. But excessive use can cause Cushing's syndrome, and thin skin can be a side effect of this along with fatigue, weak muscles, increased thirst, and mood changes. Cushing's syndrome is caused by too much medication, therefore if you feel that you may be suffering from it, please consult your doctor.
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Thin skin remedies
- Antioxidants: These play a big part in improving thin skin. Vitamin A, C, E, and beta-carotene can be applied directly onto the skin in creams and lotions. After your bath, slather it on so that it will produce a barrier and lock in the moisture.
- Sunscreen: This common tool is another good way to protect your skin. Always apply it before going out, even in the winter, and use a Factor 15 or above.
- Vitamins: Take a good multivitamin every day to protect and improve your skin. Vitamin C is very important because it helps to repair collagen and elastin.
Disclaimer: Always consult your doctor before changing your medication, and before taking any vitamins just in case they have an effect on the strength of your drugs. Also never take vitamins at the same time as your drug medication.
Sources
Adams, Nicole. "Damaged Thin Skin." August 16, 2013. LiveStrong. Accessed April 11, 2017. http://www.livestrong.com/article/313071-damaged-thin-skin/
Pepper, David. "Home Cure to Thicken Thin Skin." LeafTV. Accessed April 11, 2017. https://www.leaf.tv/articles/home-cure-to-thicken-thin-skin/
"Thin Skin." Right Diagnosis. Accessed April 11, 2017. http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/sym/thin_skin.htm
This content is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Drugs, supplements, and natural remedies may have dangerous side effects. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency.
Questions & Answers
Question: After a bath, my entire body feels like rolled up dead skin. What can I do?
Answer: I find showering the best. A shower is much better for thin skin or bruises.
© 2011 Nell Rose
Nell Rose (author) from England on March 15, 2020:
Really? I wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks Mike for reading.
mike on March 15, 2020:
when i was 17 my friend kept bruising real bad, ended up they removed his spleen. it seemed that was the cause,
Nell Rose (author) from England on October 07, 2017:
Hi Mo, sorry for the delay. yes its a pain isn't it? those arm protectors are great though, otherwise people think we wear bandages, these are great and will keep the sun off. good luck!
Mmecd53 on August 19, 2017:
Nell, I am glad you wrote this. I have Vitiligo, the same thing Michael Jackson had. My skin HAS to be covered from the sun. I have special gloves that set off airport machines because they are infused with zinc (at least I think that it is what it is that is setting them off) Anyhoo, I do have a pair of very pretty long gloves but they make me hot and my arms sweat. I have to order my sunscreen off line because I can use over the counter stuff and it isn't cheap, not when you have to wear it anytime the sun is up. Doesn't matter if you are inside (unless you sit in the dark) or it is raining, snowing, or cloudy. Those UV rays can still get you. I wear hats all the time now. Good thing I love hats.
Are the gloves you are using block UV rays, do they get hot? Winter isn't such a problem since I wear long sleeve, even inside. Even then I have to be careful. Oh I didn't say: Vitiligo is the loss of pigmentation. My niece says I look like a cow, because I haven't lost all my pigmentation yet. There is no cure and runs in families. I now have a very high chance of getting skin cancer. Not only that I burn like heck (I was not light skinned before).
I love this article. Love ya - Mo
Nell Rose (author) from England on August 16, 2017:
Thanks Dianna, I actually use arm guards now. but not the naff ones oh no not me! LOL! I went onto amazon and bought the colored ones! I wear them all the time, people think I am sporty! LOL! thanks as always!
Dianna Mendez on August 15, 2017:
As we age our skin does thin and knowing what to do is going to make a good difference for health reasons. I started using pure vitamin C a few years back and have changed my diet. All wonderful advice, Nell.
Nell Rose (author) from England on July 25, 2017:
Thanks Peggy, yes me too! Oh yes and the joys! lol! my hands are worse than my mums she was pretty hardy!
Peggy Woods from Houston, Texas on July 24, 2017:
In addition to medical reasons causing thin skin, it is one of the joys of growing older. Wait! Did I really say joy? When I was a youngster an older friend of our family used to admire my hands as compared to hers which showed her ropy veins. Now when I look at my hands it makes me think of her.
Nell Rose (author) from England on July 24, 2017:
Hi Will, I am so glad that you found it helpful. Thin skin is such a pain in more ways than one. I smother my arms with so much cream these days, and baby oil is the best so far at the moment! thanks, nell
Will (Bilko)Woods on July 24, 2017:
I found your article excellent.I feel much more informed about thin skin. ..and much less anxious.
A big Thank you
Nell Rose (author) from England on July 18, 2017:
Hi Cindy, sorry to hear that. Its a nightmare isn't it? I keep covered as much as possible to, living in England its not too bad, unless like today when it gets really hot! I find a sports armband helps on the wrist or arm. I tried putting a stretchy bandage around my arms but people just looked at me! so I wear a red one now! lol! thanks so much for reading, hope it helped, nell
Cindy on July 17, 2017:
How informative thank you I have emphysema and skin tears are an issue.As of late I've had 2 blood blisters on my feet from sandals I didn't even know about. I always try to wear long sleeves I don't care what people say because I live in Florida and it's HOT but my legs and arms full of spots are embarrassing. I'm a young at heart 58 year old
Nell Rose (author) from England on June 23, 2017:
Sorry to hear that Shurley, its a pain isn't it? in more ways than one! thanks for reading, nell
Shurley on June 21, 2017:
I also suffer badly with bruising and torn skin they are unslightly at this moment my arms are covered in them. It really gets me down I take Epilim and think this is the cause of my thin skin
Nice to hear I'm not alone though x
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 26, 2017:
Thanks for reading Graves, lol! yes how funny about the name! In fact Graves Disease was named after a guy called Graves, so maybe related! sorry to hear that you have thin skin, there are so many reasons why peoples skin gets thin. thanks
Graves on May 25, 2017:
I had to laugh as my family name is Graves. I bleed & often have a bruise after a slight knock. this has now become more regular. I am 74 but I am on no medication or pills. So as my Father suffered from Haemophilia, he sadly died in a car crash at 51 probably not helped by this issue, I can only surmise this maybe my curse now!!
Nell Rose (author) from England on April 23, 2017:
Just received this in email, great to be of help.
'Thank you for your article. It is a great help for my husband who is on blood thinner. Never take Effient which is also a blood thinner. My husband hemorrhaged
from this medication.'
Thanks Heidi.
Nell Rose (author) from England on April 13, 2017:
Thanks again Deb!
Deb Hirt on April 13, 2017:
Great info! If I come up with this, I will certainly have an idea on how to combat it. Thanks, Nell!
Nell Rose (author) from England on January 31, 2017:
Hi Elaine, I would take a thousand mg a day, then cut it down to around 200 mg after a week. too much and you will be sitting on the toilet all day!
Elaine savage on January 31, 2017:
how much vitamin c should I take a day for my skin bruise I have COPD and a thyroid problem .
Nell Rose (author) from England on December 07, 2016:
Hi Alice, ouch! I am so sorry you are having to suffer. Its horrible isn't it? Vitamin C is great but I always use lots of baby oil on my skin, which leaves it feeling supple, which really helps. try to keep of the cortisone, its a nightmare, and it can cause cataracts too! my optician told me that, thanks again, nell
Nell Rose on December 07, 2016:
Hi Alice, I am so sorry to hear that. yes vitamin C is great, but trying to keep of cortisone does help. I also find that the best thing for your arms is baby oil, its fantastic stuff! good luck, nell
Alice Dahl on December 07, 2016:
I have had this aweful bruising for about 3 years--about the time I started getting quite a lot of cortisone for rheumatoid arthertis, this spring got 18 shots of a mixture of steroids in my back and now I not only bruise but my skin gets bad cuts from minor incidents, also when in the showere the water felt like a bb gun was shooting me (got a gentle shower head). Boy, if all it takes is itamin C, I'm all for it and will get some right away. By the way, my doctor had no idea what is happening , probably aging, nothing else. Must not read my records!
Nell Rose (author) from England on April 03, 2016:
Thanks so much Audrey, yes thin skin is a real pain, I have taken to wearing arm covers to protect them, but I always seem to catch them on things, its so darn painful, but yes lots and lots of cream and vit C, thanks again, nell
Audrey Hunt from Pahrump NV on April 03, 2016:
I've had a problem with bruising all my life. If a fly lands on me...it will leave a bruise. My skin is tissue paper thin and I hate it. I pride myself on good nutrition but even a healthy life style does nothing to help my aging hands. Way to much sun as a teenager.
I'm uping the vitamin C as you suggest. It's a super antioxidant. And you, My friend are a super writer.
I love hubs on health and hope you do more of these. Sharing and pinning.
Hugs
Audrey
Nell Rose (author) from England on February 09, 2015:
Hi aesta, yes I think some of my thin skin comes from my dad, but its also thyroid, thanks so much for reading, nell
Mary Norton from Ontario, Canada on February 09, 2015:
I often have bruises but I blame this on age and too much exposure to the sun. I have to be more careful and put sunscreen religiously. I just don't let it bother me as I have thin skin that I got from my mother. After reading this, I know I should take notice.
Nell Rose (author) from England on February 08, 2015:
Thanks Millionaire, I suffer with thin skin mainly on my arms and its a real pain! I tend to wear a couple of armbands around it to make sure I don't go and scratch it all the time, thanks for reading, nell
Shasta Matova from USA on February 08, 2015:
This is helpful for people who bruise easily. Eating good foods with vitamins and antioxidants and avoiding taking too much medications that cause side effects are the key.
Nell Rose (author) from England on September 30, 2014:
Thanks Nadine, yes mine too! lol! a lot of my thin skin comes from my dad, but also meds play a part too, thanks so much for reading, nell
Nadine May from Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa on September 30, 2014:
Great article Nell. Indeed genetics do play a big role in how our skin looks like over the years. Mine is starting to look like my mother's
Nell Rose (author) from England on August 25, 2014:
Not sure if there is a really quick way Ansaralibd, just lots of vitamin c and the other things I wrote about, good luck!
Md. Ansar Ali from Bangladesh on August 24, 2014:
Thanks for the tips...But I really need some advice on how to get results quickly.
Nell Rose (author) from England on August 12, 2014:
Hi crystal, its horrible isn't it? I am covered in the little suckers! thanks so much for reading, nell
sparklingcrystal from Manila on August 12, 2014:
Very interesting post. I can relate to this because I noticed that I easily get bruised when I bump into something.There are even times that I don't even know how I got a certain bruise especially around my knees. Thank you for sharing this.
Nell Rose (author) from England on August 06, 2014:
Thanks so much Bobbi, yes since I have been taking vitamin C it has definitely started to help, and my skin is more pliable now, the bruises are nearly gone too, nell
Barbara Purvis Hunter from Florida on August 06, 2014:
Hi Nell Rose,
I am sorry you are having bruising issues. My aunt does also, but I believe in her case it could be age--she is 89,
I bruise when I accidently hit myself or fall--(Heaven forbid) but so far this has not been an issue. But I am happy you wrote this hub and gave vitamins as one solution---because they are so important as we get older--I know I do not always eat the right food to get the vitamins I need.
Take care,
Bobbi Purvis
Nell Rose (author) from England on July 07, 2014:
Hi Linda, I have never heard that before! I will look it up, and thanks for the added tips, it does drive me nuts, but it is getting better, I use arm guards on my left arm, as that's the one that gets the most bruising, nell
Linda Bilyeu from Orlando, FL on July 07, 2014:
Hi Nell, I've learned since caring for Dave that low blood platelets along with thin skin causes bruising. His arms were covered with them and the docs couldn't give us an accurate answer, we finally pieced it together. Using lotion and exfoliating the skin helps to keep the bruises to a minimum. But they are still visible. Excellent and informative hub as always.
Nell Rose (author) from England on July 05, 2014:
Thanks for your help tx, have a wonderful weekend.
txearlybird on July 05, 2014:
Someone mentioned arm protectors. They are available.
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Go to Amazon or google for them.
Hope this helps.
Nell Rose (author) from England on March 25, 2014:
Thanks so much for your added info Nicole, that's really helpful, I will look into it, thanks for reading, nell
Nicole on March 24, 2014:
Thin skin remedy:
How to rebuild your skin and make it thick again.
(reversing the effects from oral steroids / prednisone or just thinning skin).
2 things to take:
horsetail extract pills (1 pill 3x a day) - i get mine from swanson vitamins online for cheap
and collagen pills (1 pill 2-3x a day). i get a huge bottle of this from costco
take both of these for atleast 9 - 12 months and your skin should be back to normal (yes it takes time to rebuild, but it does work.). and most doctors will tell you there's no cure - don't believe them.
as a side note, be sure to drink twice as much water when taking horsetail extract . it seems to dehydrate a little and cause a little constipation. but drinking more water alleviates this.
Shelley Watson on January 04, 2013:
Thanks Nell again, I'm off to take my Vit C tablet, forgot it for a few days now, and it is a great vitamin for so many things - did not know it would help my thin skin problem though.
Nell Rose (author) from England on July 14, 2012:
Thanks unknown spy, yes that could be the cause of the bruising, as well as asthma inhalers that do it to, all medication can have an affect though, especially on the arms. Thanks again, nell
Life Under Construction from Neverland on July 12, 2012:
Thank you Nell for this info. my skin bruised easily.they said i lack iron on my body..anemic..etc..
Thank you for the help.
Nell Rose (author) from England on September 20, 2011:
Hi, mserscan, its amazing actually how much the doctors do not know, I had carbamazole for my thryoid and I was in so much agony, I got taken to the hospital numerous times to try and sort it out, and not one of them realised it was the tablets! my brother has leg ulcers and after researching it, he realised that it was caused by his blood pressure pills! all these hidden things, the doctors don't actually learn any of this while prescribing! asthma medication is one of the worse for bruises, it can cause horrible bruising on your arms, I was told to take loads of vitamin c from the health shop worker, and it seems to be working! so good luck! and thanks for reading, cheers nell
mserscan from Orlando on September 19, 2011:
Thanks for listing Antidepressants as a medication that can cause bruising. I've been to my PCP for my bruises and had loads of blood work done. I take 2 antidepressants to treat symptoms of my MS and from your article, and since my Dr can't find anything wrong me, I think that MIGHT be the cause. I'll look into more...and those vitamins you listed.
Nell Rose (author) from England on July 06, 2011:
Hi, Koffee, I totally understand, its the Asthma medication with me, I always seem to have bruises! I only have to touch something and there it is, thanks for reading, I am glad you found it helpful, thanks nell
Susan Hazelton from Northern New York on July 06, 2011:
Nell, I am a cronic bruiser because of the medication I take. Great job on reaseach. I will definitely be trying a few. Thanks for sharing.
Nell Rose (author) from England on June 06, 2011:
Hi, beth, thanks for reading, I am terrible with bruising! but I am on the vitamins too! they have sorted out my arm! great stuff! cheers nell
Beth Perry from Tennesee on June 03, 2011:
Useful hub! I have always bruised easily, but my mother did, too, as well as my sisters. I think it is definitely an inherent flaw, but I still take all those vitamins you mentioned to keep the bruising to a minimum.
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 31, 2011:
Hi, ahbless, yes you are so right, nutrition is so important, I have started eating more green veg since my bruising, thanks nell
Hi, Sinea, yes you could be right there, I have blood tests a lot for my thyroid so I know its not that with me, but its a good idea to get it tested, thanks for the added info, much appreciated, cheers nell
Sinea Pies from Northeastern United States on May 31, 2011:
Great information. I am thinking that some people who bruise easily could also be anemic. A doctor would have to tell them if it is true but iron might be in order, as well.
ahbless on May 30, 2011:
Eating a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts and meats with a doctors okay could be a solution. Many people only eat one type of vegetable and one type of meat. Our bodies need various nutrions: vitamins and minerals. Different foods have different vitamins and minerals.
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 26, 2011:
Hi, Pamela, glad it was helpful, I have started taking vitamin c too! it seems to be working, cheers nell
Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on May 25, 2011:
This is a very informational hub as I have this problem primarily do to too much medication over the years, particularly prednisone. I have started taking a lot more vitamins and it has helped. Thanks for all the good information.
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 24, 2011:
Hi, jessica, that is very strange, but I am glad it resolved itself, thanks for reading it, cheers nell
jessicab from Alabama on May 21, 2011:
Very informative hub. Years ago I started brusing easily and never found out why, but then later on it just stop, just plain weird.
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 20, 2011:
Hi,tipoague, thanks for the idea of the Mobu product I might just give it a try, my arms are terrible! lol the rest of my body is okay, but my arms are so thin skinned! thanks again nell
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 20, 2011:
Hi, Spirit, I just came back to say that your hub was beautiful, one day you will meet them, I am sure you will find them. have you just tried typing in their names in Google? you may just be surprised, take care nell
Hi, Michael, thanks for reading, I am glad you liked it, cheers nell
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 20, 2011:
Hi, Spirit, thanks for reading it, I am writing about what I know! ha ha actually my arm is pretty bad at the moment, and I am on antibiotics now for it, but I am also throwing down loads of vitamin C! hopefully it will help, thanks as always nell
Tammy on May 20, 2011:
This is some great information here, thanks! I am one that bruises easily, so I started using a Mobu product called Extracting Balm. It works wonders and also helps to keep your skin clear of blimishes. I also go every year to the doctor to be checked for diabetes. It runs in my family and one of the first signs is unexplained bruising.
Again, great info and voted up...Thanks!
michael ely from Scotland on May 20, 2011:
Hi Nell, Another interesting article from you with some great points. Cheers. Michael.
Xavier Nathan from Isle of Man on May 19, 2011:
This is an outstanding hub that explains in simple terms things we should all know about our bodies. we have trusted our bodies into the care of people we believe know better than we do and they have up to now. More and more people are taking responsibility for their own personal health and well being and make it their business to know as much about their own bodies as the doctors who treat them. This is the way it should be and we should not wait to become ill to really know our bodies and I think this is the lesson that I read in this wonderful article.
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 18, 2011:
Hi, shygirl, it is isn't it? we should always look after our skin, we forget to do it sometimes, and look at the mess I am in this week with my arm! lol
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 18, 2011:
Hi, acaetnna, thanks for reading it, my skin this week has taken a battering! lol I am all bandaged up! thanks again nell
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 18, 2011:
Hi, fucsia, thanks for reading it, I wrote this because my skin has been causing me so many problems recently, hope it helps, thanks so much nell
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 18, 2011:
Hi, Hello hello, lol that sounds wonderful! I wish my arms were like that, they are so thin! thanks as always, nell
shygirl2 on May 17, 2011:
We had to learn about the skin in my medical billing and coding course a few years back. Isn't it amazing? We take so much for granted about the miracles of our bodies and all they do. Great, informative hub Nell! : ) Up and useful!!
acaetnna from Guildford on May 17, 2011:
Some incredibly useful information - thank you so much.
fucsia on May 17, 2011:
I would answer to DzyMsLizzy: in some case a therapy with warfarin is necessary for live! For thoese who take this medication the intake of vitamin K must be ever the same, because it influence the effect of warfarin.
Thank you Nell Rose for have writen this useful and interesting Hub. Also for our skin one of the most important thing is nutrition. I firmly believe that a good diet is a cure for many disorder!
Fucsia
Hello, hello, from London, UK on May 16, 2011:
Interesting information but I have a rhino skin. One thing I am saved from.
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 15, 2011:
Hi, Audrey, my arm is completely mangled because of my stupid clumsiness! lol I am always doing something like it too! seems like we both need to wear padding! thanks again nell
Audrey Kirchner from Washington on May 15, 2011:
All great points from a bruiser~! I can't even look at myself without getting a ding or a bruise. I have a feeling though that's mostly because I'm going through life at warp speed - who saw that pointed counter top sticking out waiting to poke my hip? Did someone narrow the doorway because I just ran into it....again!
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 13, 2011:
Hi, kerry thanks for reading it, cheers nell
Hi, Jlava, thank you again, I will be over shortly, I am all behind at the minute! lol
Hi, sherry thanks so much, glad you liked it, cheers nell
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 13, 2011:
Hi, Genna, you are right, I keep forgetting to take it, but I must with my thin skin, thanks again nell
Hi, prasetio, thanks so much! I am glad you liked the info, hope it helps someone you know, cheers nell
Hi, A.A. Zavala, thanks for reading it, I am so glad it helped, it is mainly my arms that suffer, so I have to be careful, cheers nell
Hi, christopher, thanks as always for stopping by, cheers nell
Hi, Cardisa, thanks I really appreciate it, cheers nell
Hi, Ruby, I do too! in fact my 'bandage' is a mixture of sterile pad for the cut and to protect it, a cut off sock! they are exactly like stretchy arm bandages! seems we have the same idea! ha ha thanks as always nell
Hi, Ashantina, you are so right, I have just bought another bottle, I keep forgetting to keep it up! thanks again nell
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 13, 2011:
Hi, Fay, it is a nightmare! I bruised my arm this week on a stupid door! it should have only been a small bruise but it is enormous! then, would you believe it, I cut myself straight across the bruise, caught it on a sharp pin or zip, not sure which! now it's just a mess! so I am taking my own advice after all the research and taking the vitamins! lol
Nell Rose (author) from England on May 13, 2011:
Hi, DzyM, I know about Warfarin! what a nightmare! my friend had a major op and had to have it pumped in through an iv! horrible stuff! the reason why I wrote this is because I suffer from both badly! I think it is a cross between my thyroid and my asthma medication. it is only on my arms but it is a nightmare! thanks as always, nell
sherrylou57 from Riverside on May 13, 2011:
Great info!! Nicely done, Neil!
Jennifer Vasconcelos from Cyberspace and My Own World on May 13, 2011:
Excellent info and nicely put together!
kerry11 on May 13, 2011:
Thanks for sharing!
Ashantina on May 13, 2011:
Hi Nell, correct vitamin intake is sooo important in maintaining our immune systems. Vit C as you mention is super-duper important for this.
Up/Useful hub :)
Ruby Jean Richert from Southern Illinois on May 13, 2011:
Nell, This is a hub that i can relate to. I bruise easily. I've just started taking vit.C.. I also wear arm protectors when i work outside..I made them out of thick knee socks..I wish some clothing line would see the need for arm protectors..I've never seen them in any store. I guess i should mention that when you age your skin thins...But we 'ain't' gonna go there.Hee Hee
Carolee Samuda from Jamaica on May 13, 2011:
Hi Nell, very informative as usual. Voted up!
Christopher Antony Meade from Gillingham Kent. United Kingdom on May 13, 2011:
Some very useful things to remember Nell.
Thanks for putting so much together.
Augustine A Zavala from Texas on May 13, 2011:
I have a friend who suffers from this condition; I will forward this to her attention. Thank you for sharing.
prasetio30 from malang-indonesia on May 13, 2011:
Nice information, Nell. I always learn something new from you. Well done, my friend. You got my vote. Cheers....
Prasetio
Genna East from Massachusetts, USA on May 13, 2011:
Nice hub, Nell. Lack of sufficient Vitamin C is an important element most people overlook in their diets. Very informative hub!
Fay Paxton on May 13, 2011:
Good morning Nell:
You are expert at putting together informative, researched subject matter. This is excellent to know. I went through a period of bruising. I started taking vitamin C for a cold and found that the bruising cleared up as well.
up/very useful
Liz Elias from Oakley, CA on May 12, 2011:
Great info, Nell!
I would add, if you need an anticoagulant, and your doctor wants to prescribe Coumadin, make a severe PROTEST!! Ask for something different.
Coumadin is WARFARIN--which is the main ingredient in RAT POISON!! It works by causing the blood vessels to break down and leak--eventually the rats die of internal hemorrhagging! The antidote? Vitamin K by IV! Warfarin is NOT a good thing to put in your body!
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I know I should use sunscreen, but I rarely do, unless I know I'm going to be outside all day in summer clothes--i.e., shorts & tank tops. I just do not like the feel of putting any kind of lotion on...moisturizers, either. I hate the feel of slatethering on any kind of 'goo' when I just got done washing! It makes my skin feel greasy or loaded down (even so-called "non-greasy" types), and I feel any dirt, pollen or what have you will stick to me that much easier!
Voted up & useful, however...;-)
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