Any hints/suggestions?

Gals, I know I haven't been here in a long time, but you're just the group to help this girl out.
My skin has become like tissue paper, like every other "old" lady out there. I just tore a 1x2 patch off my arm, right next to the 4 inch long scratch the dog gave me, which intersects the hickey-like bruise from bumping into the door jam. You get the picture.

So, here's the question: does it just suck to get old and deal with it, or is there a supplement I should be taking that I'm not( I'm diligent about my regular vitamins and such), lotion, potion or magic pill?

This is not the time of year to start wearing long sleeves!

Not sure what you can do...all I can say is welcome to old age my friend...yes it sucks!!!!!!!! I also am noticing my skin is getting thinner!!!!!!!! Sighs.....Maybe someone knows something so we both will wait and see huh?

HUGS

Yeah, I'm not encouraged. I have a Registered Dietitician in my support group and she told me to increase my protein to help heal the tears. Not the help I was looking for, but there is some good info online. I'll get back to you

OK Thanks...

Susan...I have exactly the same thing...my doctor said it isn't anything to be concerned about. I have marks all over my arms...purple...I get them with any little bump. Even my watch gives me marks. I hate it now with the warmer weather coming...so ugly. My skin is very thin on my arms too!

Let me know if you get any answers!

Hugs and love.....connie d

Susan, Are you on blood thinners?   My DH has the same problem, but he is on coumadin.

Ruby

  

Nope, apparently just old 😥😭

Yeah, I have the same problem ... I've asked my doctors about them and all they say is, "Are you on blood thinners or NSAIDs?" ... Nope. I get these big blood spots and bruises just by brushing against something. 

I have a couple of friends who are retired RN's. One is older than me, knows my history, and says that I'm too young for this to be happening. So, thankfully, I have my annual exam and labs later this month. Trust me, we're gonna talk!

Been doing some reading on the subject and it seems that COQ10 and lots of Omega-3's can help. Going to give it a try, sure can't make it worse. I'll report back if I find out anything more. 

 

My husband has the same problem.  He is 67 years young.   Any kind of bump it turns black and blue and tears his skin with any kind of bump.   His skin will pull back and bleed and he puts it back in place and when it heals it is a white blotch.  He has all colors on his arms.  His mother is not quite as bad as him but she is 91.  So far my skin is not thin at all and I am 66.