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coumadin
by carol rn, Aug 24, 1999 12:00AM
My husband has been on coumadin for several years due to arrythmias His INR has remained stable but skin on both forearms has become very sensitive,bruises easily, and is easily torn is there anything that can be done to help improve skin integrity? vitamins?Lotions? creams?have use vitamin e lotion with only little sucess
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Aug 24, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Carol
The coumadin can lead to easy bruising and bleeding, but does not affect the skin per se. I would suggest moisturizing crème such as Eucerin.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
The coumadin can lead to easy bruising and bleeding, but does not affect the skin per se. I would suggest moisturizing crème such as Eucerin.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
