Why Even Minor Contact Can Cause Major Bruising
When skin was thicker, it acted like padding.
There was more fat beneath the surface. More elasticity. More structural support for blood vessels.
As that cushioning disappears, the smallest forces can cause visible damage.
You may not even notice the moment it happens:
- resting your arm on a table edge
- bumping a door frame
- lifting a heavy bag
In younger skin, those moments leave no trace.
In thinner skin, they can leave dramatic marks.
And because the skin doesn’t “bounce back” the way it used to, the bruises often look darker and take longer to fade.
Medications and Supplements That Can Make It Worse
This is a critical — and often overlooked — factor.
Certain medications make bruising more likely by interfering with blood clotting or vessel stability.
Common culprits include:
- aspirin
- warfarin
- other blood thinners
- NSAIDs like ibuprofen
Even supplements can play a role.
Fish oil, ginkgo biloba, vitamin E, and some herbal blends have mild blood-thinning effects.
Individually, they may seem harmless. Combined — especially in aging skin — they can significantly increase bruising.
This doesn’t mean you should stop any medication without guidance. But it does mean these details matter when you finally see your doctor.
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