@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.
I’m 53 and dealing with this!!! I don’t like it at all! 😭
2025-05-13 01:32:49
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gummybear :
I am 18 and dealing with this since 16
2026-07-30 18:06:58
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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 :
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 :
Not everyone has sun exposure
2026-03-03 14:26:17
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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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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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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 :
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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Growing up with Echo :
😬
2025-09-26 15:43:39
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katherineharding5 :
Thank-you, Dr Dong! Very informative!
2025-03-17 15:28:42
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