Imagine a rubber band that's been used for years and has lost its elasticity. It no longer stretches and snaps back as easily, and any slight force can cause it to break. New York City-based ...

Luckily, many skin care products on the market aim to treat crepey skin by smoothing and firming it, but there’s one reviewer ...

That mysterious purple mark appearing on your arm without any memory of bumping into something might seem like a minor annoyance, but when bruising becomes frequent and unexplained, it could signal a ...

JENNIFER: WELL, EVERYONE GETS A BRUISE NOW AND EN.TH BUT WHAT IF YOU BRUISE EASILY AND THEN CAN'T EXPLAIN HOW THE BRUISES GOT THERE? IN THIS MORNING'S WOMAN'S DOCTOR, POSSIBLE REASONS. CERTAIN ...

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New research finds that blue and violet light helps detect bruises in darker skin, making it easier for assault victims to seek justice.

A bruise forms when small blood vessels under your skin break due to an impact, causing blood to leak and pool. This results ...

Ramming a shin into a coffee table. Bumping a knee into that rod under your desk. Taking a tumble off a bike. These things tend to hurt like [redacted], so you probably won’t be surprised when you ...

You’ve spotted another unexplained purple blotch on your thigh. Or maybe you’ve noticed your shins look like a connect-the-dots puzzle of bruises in various healing stages. If you’re constantly ...

Detecting bruising on darker skin can sometimes be difficult, limiting a nurse’s ability to document wounds and testify to them in court. “Bruise detection and diagnosis are currently conducted by ...

Most knee bruises are mild and heal on their own, but some can be severe. Steps that can support healing include rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). However, some bruises may need medical ...