Unexplained bruises on the legs or arms are common among women and are often dismissed as clumsiness, but medical experts say ...

“On rare occasions, vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause skin bruising,” notes Howard E. LeWine, MD, Chief Medical ...

That mysterious purple mark appearing on your arm without any memory of bumping into something might seem like a minor annoyance, but when bruising becomes frequent and unexplained, it could signal a ...

There are few bodily injuries more relatable than bruises. At one time or another, virtually all of us have sustained this injury after bumping an arm or a leg against an object or because we've ...

Thin skin is a result of thinning of the outermost layer of the skin, called the epidermis. It is most common in older adults. Thin skin is usually most visible on the face, arms, and hands. A person ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active 72-year-old male, who is in pretty good physical condition. I do understand that as you age, your skin thins out and is prone to bruising and blood spots during normal ...

One minor side effect of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes is a tendency for bruises to form easily and heal slowly. Bruises can be caused by multiple disease-related factors, but bruising is usually ...

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Dear Doctor: I'm 75 years old and have bruising on my hands, seemingly when anything touches them. I do not take blood thinners or aspirin. Occasionally I take an Aleve, which seems to make it worse.