4. Fragile skin
Another symptom that EDS causes is fragile skin. Those who suffer from EDS will often see their skin take a significantly long time to heal, even for minor cuts and scrapes. Furthermore, those with EDS will often avoid getting stitches to close a wound as the stitches tend to tear out and scar the tissue.
These scars will often look crinkly and thin. As such, those with EDS often avoid physical activities that have a chance of causing damage to their skin. Some schools have gone so far as to bar those with EDS from competing in extracurricular activities such as soccer and football.
While most schools do allow people with EDS to compete in such sports, it’s advised that they not as this could cause serious damage to their skin and joints. There are also some professional sports leagues that bar athletes with EDS as “a measure to ensure the health and wellbeing of all players.”