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I'm a 60 year old female, my skin on my forearms is thin and it tears and bruises very easily, what might be the cause?
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BRUISING SKIN: IF YOU TAKE MEDICATIONS, THOSE MAY BE THE CAUSE. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR.
Answered 5/31/2015
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