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A member asked:
I get huge purple bruises if i just scratch my skin that is itchy. i never used to bruise so easily. i'm 48. could this just be from getting older?
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Bit unusual: Sure, thinning of the skin with old age is normal and this does result in a higher propensity to bruise; however, 48 is on the young side for this phenomenon. This deserves testing of the blood coagulation system and can be initiated by your primary doctor.
Answered 9/3/2016
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