Imagine a rubber band that's been used for years and has lost its elasticity. It no longer stretches and snaps back as easily, and any slight force can cause it to break. New York City-based ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Being banged up because you’re accident prone or work a physical job is one thing. Being covered in ...

JENNIFER: WELL, EVERYONE GETS A BRUISE NOW AND EN.TH BUT WHAT IF YOU BRUISE EASILY AND THEN CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW THE BRUISES GOT THERE? IN THIS MORNING'S WOMAN'S DOCTOR, POSSIBLE REASONS. CERTAIN ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Waking up in the morning with a bruise you don't remember getting is not unusual. But if this starts to ...

Dear Doctors: Why does our skin get thinner and more fragile as we age? My mom is 67, and it’s happening to her. She reached for something between the couch cushions, and the pressure tore her skin.

Everyone gets a bruise now and then, but what if you bruise easily and can't explain how the bruises got there?Certain medications and supplements can cause easy bruising, as can various diseases and ...

That mysterious purple mark appearing on your arm without any memory of bumping into something might seem like a minor annoyance, but when bruising becomes frequent and unexplained, it could signal a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The arms treated with the topical saw less transepidermal water loss vs. the ceramide moisturizer-treated arms.

There’s no question that your skin changes with age. Gradually, you feel skin become drier, thinner, more delicate and less elastic. You may see shifts in your skin tone and develop unwanted brown ...

RA can directly or indirectly cause skin issues, such as nodules, discoloration, easy bruising, dryness, and slow-healing wounds. RA treatments like biologics, NSAIDs, and corticosteroids can lead to ...