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I get what you call these blood bruises on my legs and arms. I can barely bump them, and the blood bruises come up immediately. I went to see my Doctor about them, and he told me that people with Lupus have thinner skin than most people. I do not take blood thinners, and for the last two years, my legs and arms have been doing this. It looks horrible. It looks like I have this disease on my legs and arms. People do stare at them. I can't wear shorts, and when I do, they look bad. I have been… read more
I am getting much smaller ones on my forearms. I am 80 and felt that my age was at least partly responsible for thinner skin. My cat likes to slap me when she has had enough attention and I know that will cause it on older skin. Now I am wondering what else causes it to happen. It has only begun occurring in the last few months. I hope that someone will be able to find a solution to relieve it for you.
Diane, steroids or low platelet counts increase our bruising/bleeding tendency. However, I have seen many extremely fair-skinned HEALTHY patients who are older develop this issue, too, and it's referred to as "senile purpura." I don't know your age, and it's important that you have your platelet count checked if it hasn't been recently. I know it's a terribly frustrating problem, especially the skin tears. I don't know of any easy solutions, but you may want to consult a dermatologist.😘
Yes, many people with lupus experience easy bruising. While bruising isn't considered a typical lupus symptom, many MyLupusTeam members report experiencing unexplained bruises, particularly on their legs and arms, even from minor bumps or touches.
A bruise forms when small blood vessels beneath the skin break, allowing blood Show Full Answer
Yes. I get those also on my legs and not so much on my arms anymore. I use rubbing alcohol and that tends to make them not so sensitive
Yes, I've been having serious complications with my skin/bleeding. It's called Actinic/solar/senile purpura, palpable purpura, petechiae and other names. My skin stuck to the gauze and peeled right off. I bled for awhile, but it stopped and it healed. My derm recommended a healing ointment, between the skin and gauze. Are you photosensitive? My eruption healed, but it looked similar to those pictures and a bit worse. It swelled up pretty good, too. Mine are on my lower arms, so far. Take care.
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