3. Stretchy skin
Stretchy skin is another common symptom that EDS is characterized for. Due to the fact that the connective tissue is weakened, it makes it possible for your skin to be far stretchier than it would be if you didn’t have EDS. It may even be possible to pinch your skin and pull it far away from the flesh.
When you let go, the skin will often snap right back into place. EDS might also cause your skin to feel velvety and rather soft in comparison to normal skin. Some older individuals often think that their loose skin is a result of old age, but, in fact, it’s sometimes caused by EDS and only became more severe as they age.
Loose skin used to be looked at as a sign of practicing the dark arts and as such, it was common for people to accuse people of EDS of being a witch, particularly during the Salem Witch Trials.