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Has anyone found anything to help the residual bruises (iron deposits under the skin) left on your forearms? I am currently down to 3 mg. Prednisone but the old bruises remain - will anything help them go away? I've tried Vitamin E, Arnica, and witch hazel to no avail. I think some of the bruises are about a year old. Thanks!

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SnazzyD

I’ve always had bruises lasting for ages like nicotine stains, even pre- Pred and younger. Burns are the worst, they last years. Sorry, that’s no help, is it?

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Sophiestree in reply to SnazzyD

I'm exactly the same. Any scarring last years, and some never go... burns, oh yes, those definitely are the worst!

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AneitaB in reply to SnazzyD

Haha! Misery does love company so it’s helpful in that way- thanks!

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Mine fade with time but any new bruises do seem to be in the same place and there is a slight "stain" which persists. Though I am on anticoagulant drugs too.Like everything else here - time and patience????

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AneitaB in reply to PMRpro

I’ve definitely got the time- now I just need to work on the patience!

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piglette

I had a bruise on my leg which lasted at least three years.

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AneitaB in reply to piglette

Did it finally go away??

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piglette in reply to AneitaB

That one did, but I have one on each arm from having cannulas put in last September which are still there.

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jinasc

Arnica Cream or Arnica Tablets?

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AneitaB in reply to jinasc

Unfortunately I’ve already tried this to no avail 😕

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SheffieldJane

Apparently it can point to vitK deficiency. You can get a cream to apply as well as the supplement.

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AneitaB in reply to SheffieldJane

Thanks- I will check it out!

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Linny3

I have been using zacks bruise cream and it helps reduce the bruise a lot also helps with the Petechiae

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AneitaB in reply to Linny3

Oh thank you so much- I will definitely get some and give it a try!

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Linny3 in reply to AneitaB

sorry spelled it wrong Zax's

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