DEAR DR. GOTT: I have had severe purpura on my arms for the last two years. My doctor told me there is no remedy, and I will have to live with it. I’m tired of constantly wearing long sleeves… ...

Actinic purpura is benign, easy bruising that affects older adults. It’s sometimes called “senile purpura”. This occurs because the skin and the blood vessels become more fragile as we age ...

Actinic purpura typically appears as dark red bruises or splotches on the forearms and hands. “Certainly, you can get it other places, but those are the most common places and they can be ...

Answer • Senile purpura is a common skin condition, apparently caused by increasing blood vessel fragility as we age. They look like large, superficial bruises. Up to 10 percent of people older ...

"I like using bioflavonoids in combination with vitamin C, which can be effective especially for solar purpura." Actinic senile purpura, pictured here, is a common feature of dermatoporosis.