Jun 24, 2025 · Fragile or thin skin that tears easily is a common problem in older adults. Aging, sun exposure and genetics all play a role in thinning skin. Certain medications, such as long …

May 30, 2025 · Medicines called corticosteroids thin the skin, and that makes it easier to bruise too. Certain dietary supplements, such as ginkgo biloba, also can raise the risk of bruising due …

Overview Lichen sclerosus (LIE-kun skluh-ROW-sus) is a condition that causes patchy, discolored, thin skin. It usually affects the genital and anal areas. Anyone can get lichen …

Dec 9, 2022 · These side effects include skin thinning, loss of color in the skin and intense pain. This pain is known as post-injection flare. Other symptoms may include facial flushing, …

Sep 17, 2021 · Vaginal atrophy (atrophic vaginitis) is thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls that may occur when your body has less estrogen. Vaginal atrophy occurs most …

Jul 19, 2024 · Seborrheic dermatitis Diagnosis To diagnose seborrheic dermatitis, your health care provider will likely talk with you about your symptoms and look at your skin. You may …

Jan 19, 2024 · Your skin may become itchy or painful before the hair falls out. Sudden loosening of hair. A physical or emotional shock can cause hair to loosen. Handfuls of hair may come out …

Dec 1, 2025 · To do so may increase absorption through your skin and the chance of side effects. In addition, too much use, especially on thin skin areas (for example, face, armpits, groin), …

Sep 1, 2025 · Infection of the skin at or near the place of application or Large sores, broken skin, or severe skin injury at the place of application or Liver failure—The chance of side effects …

Jul 13, 2023 · Possible side effects of corticosteroid injections are skin thinning, spider veins and a permanent change in skin color (hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation). Freezing the scar. …