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My skin on my lower arms bruise and tear really easily. it takes a long time to heal. what causes this?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Bruising: Consider connective tissue disorder, anticoagulation from blood thinners, excess vitamin e, vasculitis, dermatitis, varicose veins, or more rare conditions of the dermis such as epidermolysis bullosa.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 3/18/2018

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A member asked:

My skin on my lower arms bruise and tear really easily. it takes a long time to heal. what causes this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Alves agreed

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