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5 Ways to Protect Thin Skin from Tears and Bruising

Thin skin is caused by the thinning of the epidermis, the outermost skin layer. This condition becomes common as people age and is more visible on the arms, hands, and face. Sunlight, steroid creams, smoking, and alcohol intake can also cause skin thinning. 

As your skin thins, the dermis blood vessels become extra fragile, leading to bruising and even bleeding under the skin. Thin skin loses some padding and insulation, making it tear and bruise easily. Outlined below are five ways to protect your skin from tears and bruising. 1. Wear thin skin arm protection sleeves Arm protection sleeves are a simple way to protect thin skin from tears and bruises when undertaking daily tasks. They eliminate the need to resort to extreme solutions like laser treatments. 

 Quality protection sleeves act as great arm protectors by creating a barrier between harsh surfaces and your thin skin, adding an extra protection layer against the outer surroundings' irritants and possible damage. This prevents forearm bruising while safeguarding the delicate skin from abrasions, tears, and other injuries. Thin skin arm protection sleeves also protect your skin from harmful UV rays, protecting your fragile skin from the detrimental impacts of sun exposure when gardening or doing other things outdoors. If your forearms are already bruised and torn, wearing these protective sleeves not only hides but also protects existing tears and bruises. 2. Avoid prolonged sun exposure Although the cumulative impacts of sun exposure lead to skin damage, including thinning, avoiding prolonged exposure to the harmful UV sun rays helps prevent more damage. Exposing your thin skin to these UV rays causes it to tear and bruise even further. Avoiding sun exposure will ensure your delicate skin doesn't become more fragile. If you must be out in the sun, wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen whose SPF is at least 30. Use the sunscreen generously. Also, wearing a hat can help ensure your thin skin doesn't become more delicate, preventing the risk of tears and bruises. 3. Keep thin skin adequately moisturized As people age, their skin tends to become drier and thinner. Aging skin doesn't generate as much oil and can get dry, leading to scratching. The drier the skin, the faster it tears, causing bruising and even bleeding. Keeping your thin skin well moisturized replenishes and holds water in your skin's outer layer, making it feel soft, stronger, and more flexible. Apply the right skin moisturizer to help moisturize your thin skin while ensuring it doesn't lose more moisture. This helps get rid of the dryness, reducing the risk of tears and bruising. 4. Avoid wearing short-sleeve shorts and shirts Being mindful of what you wear is crucial when protecting thin skin from tears and bruising. Wearing short-sleeve shorts and shirts increases the risk of your thin skin tearing. As such, you should consider wearing clothes that cover the skin to add an extra protection layer to ensure your skin doesn't tear in case you run into sharp furniture corners. 5. Keep your nails short If you keep long nails, you risk scratching your fragile skin, causing it to tear. Consider trimming your nails regularly to ensure they don't catch in your thin skin. If you own pets, ensure their nails are always short. Endnote Fragile skin is highly prone to bruising and tears. However, these tips can help protect your thin skin from tears and bruising.