@drjoannadong: Actinic purpura is caused by decades of sun exposure in combination with age-related changes that makes the skin fragile and prone to bruising. The bruising can be quite remarkable, spanning entire arms or lower legs, and lasting for weeks to months. Treatment is most effective when started early in the disease process, when there’s still a chance to reverse the skin changes. Even then, dramatic reversal can be difficult to achieve, so prevention with sun protection is still key.

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ohgee.1115
Olga 💕 :
I’m 53 and dealing with this!!! I don’t like it at all! 😭
2025-05-13 01:32:49
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gummybear9344
gummybear :
I am 18 and dealing with this since 16
2026-07-30 18:06:58
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bignana1065
Lynn :
Ugh, I have just started having this at 55 and I hate it. It’s mostly when my dog paws at me.
2025-11-27 05:19:04
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weezieh6665
WeezieH6665 :
I've never spent time in the sun and how do I have it?!
2025-08-11 19:38:25
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libby_225
Libby_225 :
Not everyone has sun exposure
2026-03-03 14:26:17
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damasotom
Dam@63 :
I am 63 and started getting this. I freaked out and went to dermatologist and she just say there’s nothing I can do and use sunscreen 🥺
2025-08-13 04:39:00
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lactationhub
Karolina, IBCLC | LactationHub :
What can we do at 80+ years old? My grandpa is struggling with that, on blood thinners. Would love to help him!
2025-03-08 23:52:03
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grateful2424
KH8888 :
Wow! The more you know! My elderly father had this & no one knew why. He would also bleed easily too since his skin was so thin. My father spent decades on his sailboat & never used sunscreen.
2025-03-10 01:00:39
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armourupfitness
ArmourUpFitness :
I disagree. My dad was in the sun every day of his life he was a litter carrier. Worked every single day into his 80s skin always healthy, never frail tender bruising skin. I also believe it’s because he had great muscle tone great blood flow. He was very dark from being in the sun, And it did not make his skin thin as tissue paper. He was healthy, active, and outside
2026-06-29 02:53:48
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btsbigtoe7
Growing up with Echo :
😬
2025-09-26 15:43:39
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katherineharding5
katherineharding5 :
Thank-you, Dr Dong! Very informative!
2025-03-17 15:28:42
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