Weak, easily tearing skin?

I'm 50 year old male and I am suffering from weak, thin skin. When I knock into an object my skin tears easily.





What could this condition be and what can I do to improve ther situation?

Weak, easily tearing skin?
My mother is 64 %26amp; has the same problem.As will I my skin is already thin %26amp; bruises easily. I have worked in numerous nursing homes %26amp; hospitals %26amp; unfortunatly there's not much you can do.Thin skin isn't a problem that can be fixed. You can buy arm %26amp; leg wraps that help protect the skin from tearing (but they don't look to pretty).
Reply:get tests done for hugh's syndrome
Reply:If I am not mistaken, Diabetes can cause those symptoms. best to see a doctor. Or atleast place a phone call to the nurse.


Good Luck! I found this also...see site below.....








Symptom: Weak skin


What is Weak skin?


Medical conditions causing symptom: Weak skin (6 conditions)




















The following list of conditions have 'Weak skin' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.


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Connective tissue disorders ... stretchy skin


Cushing's syndrome ... thin skin, fragile skin


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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome ... velvety skin, stretchy skin, Soft skin


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Lichen sclerosis ... skin tears easily, skin thinning


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McCune-Albright Syndrome ... skin fragility


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Osteogenesis imperfecta ... thin skin