Subcutaneous Hemorrhages-
In older people, small bruises on the arms and legs can cause the appearance of red marks which quickly become brown and purple. These marks are subcutaneous hemorrhages which occur more easily in older people as a result of thinning of the skin. An additional cause is the damage done to the connective tissue supporting the blood vessels of the skin by cumulative exposure to the sun during the person’s life. In some cases these marks can be caused by problems in the patient’s blood-clotting mechanism or by the long-term use of drugs.
TREATMENT
Since the skin is thin and delicate, it should be protected by long sleeves and pants and by the regular use of fat-based creams and ointments.
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