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Thin Skin

The Sicilian Storyteller

Rochelle at Friday Fictioneers has prepared for us
another prompt with the intriguing image below.
This is my 100-word response to her challenge.
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Photo Prompt © Jennifer Pendergast

It’s been dreadfully cold lately; I seem to get a chill much easier now that I’m older. Maybe my “Senile Under-Skin Bleeding” is a direct result.

I spoke to my dermatologist about the thinning, drying and bruising skin on my lower legs; she suggested sauna bathing. The benefits include detoxification, increased metabolism, weight loss, increased blood circulation, pain reduction, anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, improved cardiovascular function, improved sleep, stress management and relaxation.

What could possibly go wrong?

I located a spa with a sauna. My glasses steamed up, I tripped and bumped into the frozen water bucket.

Lovely! Another fucking bruise!

NAR©2024
100 Words

✦ Authors Note: “Senile Under-Skin Bleeding”, also known as “Senile Purpura”, occurs when the skin and blood vessels become more fragile as people age, making it easier for the skin to bruise from minor trauma. While it is mostly associated with older people, it is a common problem among those in their 30s and 40s. This frustrating and painful skin issue with a very ugly name can be improved slowly following a dedicated regimen of gentle exfoliation, daily Vitamin D and a skin lotion rich in Vitamin C. Staying out of the sun and wearing sunscreen, keeping hydrated and eating fruits and leafy greens are also extremely important and helpful.

19 January 2024

This is Brian Chevalier with “Thin Skinned”. Relax to this bluesy sound.

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60 thoughts on “Thin Skin”

    1. Hahaha!! As far as my sense of humor and being ribbed go, I’m far more thick skinned than, well …. my skin! Laugh all you want; I’m right there with you, Michael.

      Nah, no Tony; he’s great and I love him but I wanted something different. Besides, if I was gonna play “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, I would have gone with Sinatra.

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  3. Oh no! Great story, I can relate to glasses fogging!
    I’m thinking more these days about things thinning, and slipping on the moisturiser, being careful not to slip or trip…the joys of getting older eh.

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  18. My lower legs aren’t getting the right circulation because of problems in my deep veins. I get ulcers that take months to heal! At the moment my right leg is in bandages and my left leg is in a compression stocking. Hopefully, I should be out of the bandage next week and both legs will be in the stockings.

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    1. The right kind of compression stockings are excellent. They’re not just for diabetics or people suffering from obesity. There are some very comfy ones now that are super warm. Good luck with your legs, Glyn. It’s a slow process but good that you’re on top of things.

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  20. Oh dear. You shared something important but added a touch of humour which is, as far as I am concerned, one of the best ways to deal with all sorts of serious things! Love this, Nancy. Glad to hear you healed well.

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    1. It’s very disconcerting when something like that starts happening to our bodies. As women, we feel unattractive, like we’re falling apart. It’s been a haul and I still need to be careful about bruising (not always easy when chasing my granddaughter around!) but at least I know how to deal with it now. Thanks for your very kind comments, Dale.

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