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hand bruises easily
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.

hand bruises easily

by Space, May 20, 2001 12:00AM
I am a 53 yo w/f ex-smoker.  Any small bump or scrape I receive to the back of my hands results in an ugly bruise for several days.  Is this just age or can I do something to strengthen the skin on the backs of my hands.

by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 23, 2001 12:00AM
There's not much to do, but sometimes taking 600 micrograms of Biotin helps.  This is a water-soluble vitamin you can get in any vitamin store.  Try it for 2-3 months.



Best.



Dr. Rockoff
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by MayorOfNewyork, May 21, 2001 12:00AM
The hand bruises easily :(

1.Are you using any medicines like corticosteroids?

2. Has there been any loss or gain of weight any mood changes

menstural changes skin changes , changes in bowel habbits ,

appetite , cold intolerance , fatigue ?

3. Do you suffer from palpitations , nervousness ,   overcosciousness ,at times unkown fear or any other obssesive thoughts .

4. Do you indulge in unafe sex or have ever been exposed to STD ?

5. Any unkown fevers , rashes , bleedings from nose or gut ?

6. previous phsical examination ?

7. Menopause ?



  These questions must be answered before any opinion can be given. Senile purpura is common after sixty years...



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