Put simply, a bruise is a collection of blood underneath the skin, says Tania Elliott, M.D., a clinical instructor of medicine at NYU Langone Health. When blood leaks out of surrounding vessels ...

such as age (older people are more prone to bruising as their skin thins and blood vessels become fragile), sex (women may be ...

Hematomas involve severe bruising and cann swell and grow as blood leaks into tissue under your skin. You can treat both bruises and hematomas at home with the RICE method and OTC acetaminophen.

Bruises happen when something like a bump damages the small blood vessels right under the surface of the skin. The blood vessels leak, creating a purplish welt. Normally, your blood will clot ...

But what exactly is a bruise? Bruising can occur as a result of an injury or a knock; blood vessels underneath the skin break or burst and blood leaks out under the skin. This causes the purplish ...

People with lighter skin tones may see shades of pink or purple ... A rash resembling large purple patches or dark bruises can indicate a serious condition, such as vasculitis and deep vein ...

A study examined and defined risk factors that lead older adults to experience skin tears in nursing homes. The report was published Thursday in Scientific Reports.