you ask a great question and i wish i had a great answer. there is no product that can thicken up your skin so that you don't bruise as easily. sorry. of course you can use makeup to cover up some bruises but realistically speaking it's not that feasible to wear makeup on your hands and arms. obviously the regular use of blood-thinning agents like aspirin or ibuprofen can increase bruising but don't stop taking aspirin if your doctor told you to take it for heart health. some products can cause the skin to become thinner like topical corticosteroids. avoid using these products unless absolutely necessary. in the privacy of your home you may wish to start wearing gloves more frequently. gloves can act like an extra layer of skin and protect you from getting bruised due to a minor bump or scrape. you may want to consult a dermatologist to learn if there are any new products or treatments to address the issue of paper-thin skin and easy bruising. wishing you well!
how to get rid of bruises on the forearms and hands. i am 62. 5 female. over the past 6 months i am getting more & more round purplish-brown spots on my hands forearms and (in one instance) on my face. i understand it is because my aging skin is thinner now and any slight bump will cause the blood vessels to break under my skin resulting in the purplish-brown "bruises. ". is there any product proven to be effective in thickening of the skin? . could changing my diet help? . thanks.