As you age, your skin gets thinner and loses the protective layer of fat that acts as a cushion when you bump into something. Also, your blood vessels get more fragile. Both of these things mean you get more bruises.

At what age do you start bruise more easily?

The problem of frequent bruising with no apparent reason usually starts to show up after age 55, but long-time sun worshippers may see changes earlier. For many people, in fact, sun damage is thought to account for nearly all of age-related changes in the skin.

Why do I bruise easier as I get older?

Some people — especially women — are more prone to bruising than others. As you get older, your skin also becomes thinner and loses some of the protective fatty layer that helps cushion your blood vessels from injury.

Does bruising get worse as you age?

Bruises get worse and last longer with age: Q&Ache | The Star. As people age, the layer of fat beneath the skin thin, leaving blood vessels more vulnerable, says Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Geriatrics at Sinai Health System and the University Health Network.

What deficiency can cause bruising?

Other possible causes of bruising include:Deficiencies in vitamin B12, vitamin C or vitamin K.Blood disorders such as Von Willebrand disease, hemophilia, platelet function defects or other blood clotting disorders.Domestic, child or elder abuse.Severe alcohol abuse.Malnutrition.Mar 9, 2020

Can low iron cause bruising?

You may begin to bruise easily if you arent getting enough iron. Thats because your body needs iron to keep your blood cells healthy. If your blood cells arent healthy, your body wont be able to get the oxygen that it needs to function. This may make your skin more susceptible to bruising.

What do anemia bruises look like?

In aplastic anemia, not only is there a shortage of red blood cells, there is also a lower than normal level of platelets, another type of blood cell. Low platelet count tends to result in bruising or bleeding more easily. This leads to bruises that look like rashes.