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  2. Bruise - Wikipedia

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    Most bruises occur close enough to the epidermis such that the bleeding causes a visible discoloration. The bruise then remains visible until the blood is either absorbed by tissues or cleared by immune system action. Bruises which do not blanch under pressure can involve capillaries at the level of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, or bone ...

  3. Here’s Why You Bruise So Easily, According to a Doctor - AOL

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    But to first make clear what a bruise is: It’s the result of a broken blood vessel (a.k.a. capillary) which causes a leakage and collection of blood under the skin’s surface, explains Riza ...

  4. Hematoma - Wikipedia

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    An ecchymosis is a hematoma of the skin larger than 10 mm. [2] They may occur among and or within many areas such as skin and other organs, connective tissues, bone, joints and muscle. A collection of blood (or even a hemorrhage) may be aggravated by anticoagulant medication (blood thinner).

  5. Soft tissue injury - Wikipedia

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    A contusion is the discoloration of the skin, which results from underlying muscle fibers and connective tissue being crushed. This can happen in a variety of ways such as a direct blow to the skin, or a fall taken against a hard surface. The discoloration in the skin is present when blood begins to pool around the injury.

  6. Bleeding - Wikipedia

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    Incision — A cut into a body tissue or organ, such as by a scalpel, made during surgery. Puncture Wound — Caused by an object that penetrated the skin and underlying layers, such as a nail, needle or knife. Contusion — Also known as a bruise, this is a blunt trauma damaging tissue under the surface of the skin.

  7. This Chronic Skin Condition Is A Common Cause Of Dark ... - AOL

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    Melasma affects up to 33 percent of men and women. Read on to learn what causes the chronic skin condition and what you can do to keep it at bay. This Chronic Skin Condition Is A Common Cause Of ...

  8. Constantly Dealing With Black and Blues? Here Are 15 ... - AOL

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    Accidentally knock into the corner of your couch or land on your butt while rollerblading and you can expect to see a bruise form pretty quickly. But for some people, new bruises seem to pop up ...

  9. Welt (bruise) - Wikipedia

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    A welt is a bloodshot stripe on the skin. They are hematoma, a special form of a bruise. Welts occur when blunt force is applied to the body with elongated objects without sharp edges. Like other haematomas, welts change their colors as they heal, which usually takes two to four weeks.