what causes skin bruises in older people
What Causes Easy Bruising? written by: DulceCorazon â¢ edited by: Emma Lloyd â¢ updated: 8/27/2010. Causes of bruising easily are usually related to aging. Older people are more prone to bruise easily because of their aging skin, decreasing body fat layer and weaker capillaries.
A Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answered. As people get older, they tend to bruise more easily because their blood vessels become more fragile. Watch as Dr. Oz explains more about bruises.