A member asked:

If i have extremely soft skin as a guy and bleed often from minor scratches, what would be the best way to toughen my skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Horvath answered

See a hematologist.: Bleeding from minor scratches is more likely to be a sign of a problem with your bleeding mechanisms than with a skin problem. It would be best to talk to your primary care doctor, or better, a hematologist to do an evaluation to find out what the real issue is.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/10/2015

5.7k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

If i have extremely soft skin as a guy and bleed often from minor scratches, what would be the best way to toughen my skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Horvath answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Should I be worried about rabies? my vaccinated dog 4 days ago scratched me accidentally but the scratch didn't leave a wound or broke skin and no bleeding, it just left a minor red mark I washed it with soap and water, 10min later scratch resolved?

A member asked:

Can i get infected by hiv from handjob through masseuse after massage course with oil. Also small scratches in my arm skin not bleeding is that risky?

A member asked:

Okay, so i was just playing with him until he got alarmed and hit my lips with his teeth. It's just a small scratch though, like he scraped the skin off and it did bleed. But after putting alot of pressure to push some blood out it stopped bleeding?

A member asked:

I have pimples on my back.and one pimple has scab on it. is it still contact skin??.i took a massage and the person giving massage had two small scratches in his hand.he had no bleeding in his hand. i am worried about contracting hiv or hcv

A member asked:

Our dog snipped my son on the cheek and it did break skin should I take him in? Its very small and its the bleeding anymore after I cleaned it

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Received minor scratch from cat. It didnt bleed, but red dots and white discoloration of skin happened. Why the white discoloration?

2 days ago i noticed blood on y arm it was a very small scratch/skin peeled. Today, i noticed the same place bleed again. Should i be worried?

I have a small raised area on my skin that is scabbed but not healing after 3 wks. I first noticed it when i accidentally scratched it and it started bleeding.

My cat digged her claw in my leg's skin it's a small scratch I immediately desinfected it and washed it but It got me worried as it felt deep, it stopped bleeding after seconds, do I risk an infection? its an indoor cat?

I had a small brown mole on my chin since birth. I accidentally scratched off the top of it. I didn't bleed and its been healing for about a month and is the same size as before. However now its skin colored will it turn brown again?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?