I started getting them when I was on BP medication. Doctor said it was age related, hmmm. Quite a coincidence! But now I don't need them so I'm off them. Boy, they sure push certain drugs! Also antidepressants. I was taking my blood pressure every hour to find when it was up or down because I was close to passing out at a certain time of day. And I don't like to feel altered states of antidepressants. I think it's the corticosteroid. I just touch something hard and get em. But I know I need it to breathe. I've learned to manage my anxiety with deep breathing, exercise and calming myself. And as far as depression goes, as long as I can take care of myself I feel entitled to be sad sometimes. I'm having counseling now to help with the tools I need going forward. I'm not giving advice, just saying what's best for me.

After I was on prednisone for several years, I started getting these. My skin would tear terribly ….have to wear long sleeve shirts. They sell sleeves, that go from your wrist up to your elbow. With elastic at the wrist, you can find them on Amazon.

Well i am 66 and i have them just started appearing out of nowhere. Don't hurt goes away but a long sleeve shirt helps from people asking question all the time. Have a good day everyone.

Yep, got that problem, but I chalk it up to being 77 years old and taking blood thinners. I was told this would happen. Not pretty, but not deadly either. Thanks for this info @Dominique02. Chris January 22, 2025

I get this as well. Mine started a few years ago when I was on chemotherapy. There are times even now that I look like I was hit with a bat. I tend to get my hands caught in doorways when I am using my wheelchair, I got a pair of half gloves and that seems to help a lot...as long as I remember to put them on. lol