Written by Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP | Reviewed by Christine Giordano, MD Published on October 2, 2024print_outlinedemail_outlined Key takeaways: Table of contents Ice Compression Elevation Warm compress Getting care Bottom line References nito100/iStock via Getty Images Plus If you’ve ever stumbled into something trying to get to the bathroom during the night, you may have gotten up...
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Alternate light five times more effective in detecting bruises on victims of color
by Danielle Hawkins, George Mason University Bruise detection and diagnosis is currently conducted by sight, under regular light, and bruises are often difficult to see on victims of violence depending on their skin color and the age of their injury. As a result, individuals with dark skin tones are at a significant disadvantage in having...
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What do the colors of a bruise mean?
Bruises happen when small blood vessels in the skin are damaged. Over time, a bruise changes color as the blood under the skin breaks down, and as the bruise heals. Bruising typically occurs when a person receives an injury to an area of their skin, such as from falling or bumping into something. The blood...
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How to get rid of a bruise: Home remedies
Bruising is a normal response to an injury. Tiny blood vessels beneath the skin can be damaged by even a small impact, leaving behind blood trapped beneath the skin. This trapped blood is eventually reabsorbed by the body as the injury heals. In the meantime, it can leave a gray, bluish, or purple patch that...