Everybody gets the occasional bruise on their arms or legs, and it’s normal not to remember the small injury that caused it. Bruises typically aren’t a big deal, and they usually go away within a week ...

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 ...

This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. As people age, their skin and blood vessels weaken making it easier for them to bruise from even minor trauma. This can lead to actinic ...

Waking up in the morning with a bruise you don't remember causing is not unusual for anybody. But if this starts to happen more and more often, or if you start to develop bruises from seemingly minor ...

Hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, anemia, leukemias, or a low platelet count can cause bruising. A person should contact a doctor if they are concerned about their bruising. Bruising is one of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Waking up in the morning with a bruise you don't remember getting is not unusual. But if this starts to ...

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 ...

Infection Sepsis is an infection that causes a buildup of toxins in the blood or tissues. People with sepsis often develop a cluster of tiny blood spots, resembling pinpricks in the skin (petechiae) ...

Fatty liver can often result in skin symptoms like jaundice, bruising, and swelling. Managing symptoms involves adopting a healthy lifestyle to improve liver health and overall well-being. Share on ...

Sant-Rayn Pasricha receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He consults for CSL-Vifor and has consulted pro bono for the World ...

Dear Doctor: I'm 75 years old and have bruising on my hands, seemingly when anything touches them. I do not take blood thinners or aspirin. Occasionally I take an Aleve, which seems to make it worse.