Question 1

what is the definition or description of: fragile skin?

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Fragile skin: Skin is the outermost tissue on the body. Fragile skin is  delicate &amp; may be easily damaged.

Question 2

fragile skin on arms is this normal?

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Yes and No: The older we get, the more sun damage occurs and the more fragility of the skin takes over.  Often people get easy bruising on the arms due to chronic long-term sun exposure and damage.  This is called actinic purpura or senile purpura.  However, there are some more serious causes of a problem like this.  I would have your doctor or dermatologist take a look.

Question 3

what causes fragile skin?

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Genetic Skin Problem: People who have very fragile skin that bruises easily without being on blood thinners or age-related may have one of several genetic conditions that cause skin fragility.  The most common cause like this is ehlers danlos syndrome.  This is caused by a defect in the production of collagen in the skin and possibly other parts of the body (like blood vessels or joints)  see your doctor.

Question 4

home remedies for raw dry fragile skin?

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Moisturizers: Hydrate the skin as often as possible, and avoid water as much as possible...Cereve cream and restaderm are wonderful1.

Question 5

home remedies for really dry fragile skin?

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Yes: Eat a diet that is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, vit c, beta-carotene and magnesium to nourish your skin from the inside out. (fatty fish like salmon, halibut and sardines, walnuts, flax seeds, yellow and orange fruits and veges, and chocolate!) long showers and baths can dehydrate skin! use moisturizers (and or olive oil) and gentle cleansers.  Exfoliate with yogurt, and drink plenty of water!

Question 6

how can i repair extremely  fragile skin not brought about by meds or age?

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Genetic Skin Problem: People who have very fragile skin that bruises easily without being on blood thinners or age-related may have one of several genetic conditions that cause skin fragility.  The most common cause like this is ehlers danlos syndrome.  This is caused by a defect in the production of collagen in the skin and possibly other parts of the body (like blood vessels or joints)  see your doctor.

Question 7

could cushings syndrome affect the penis if you had or have it causing changes like scaling painfully sensitivity thinning fragile skin for no reason?

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May be...: Since Cusihing&#x27;s syndrome displays a constellation of signs &amp; symptoms resulting from long-term systemic effects of exposure to cortisol. a similar change to penile skin from its effects could not be exempted, and manifested in a wide range of texture depending on age, duration of exposure, general health, other comorbidities, nutrition, etc. For individual detail, ask &amp; talk with Doc timely.

Question 8

what diseases and illnesses cause fragile skin around eyes or bleeding around the skin on your eyes only? both eyes?

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: Primary amyloidosis is on top of the rare medical conditions which can cause racoon eyes if we do not count post op or trauma.

Question 9

what are the best facilities for treatment for fragile x syndrome?

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Fragilex.org: I don't know if these are the "beset" clinics but you might start by seeing the list of clinics that works with the fragile x foundation: go to: http://www.Fragilex.Org/ then click on treatment & intervention and clinics. If you don't live near one of these clinics then try calling up the nearest university hospital pediatric neurology or neurology dept and see if anyone specializes in this area.

Question 10

can you tell me the best places for treatment for fragile x syndrome?

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Either: An endocrinologist  or geneticist (if male or pre-menstrual female) or gynecologist (if female of child bearing age).

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