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I am 69 and take nifedipine and a statin. I find myself getting easily bruised, especially on my arms as I am fairly active ( beach volleyball, actively gardining, etc.). These bruises take a couple of weeks to finally disappear. Is there any way to lessen the bruising or speed its disappearance?
These bruises seem to be related to old age and thin skin. I would recommend you to take tablet vitamin C 500 mg twice daily along with frequent and regular application of a moisturizing lotion on the entire arms and legs.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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How To Reduce Bruises On Arms?
Hi, These bruises seem to be related to old age and thin skin. I would recommend you to take tablet vitamin C 500 mg twice daily along with frequent and regular application of a moisturizing lotion on the entire arms and legs. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist