You are not alone if you tend to bruise easily. Bruising easily is a common complaint healthcare providers see. It occurs in 12% to 55% of healthy people. A bruise, also known as a contusion, occurs ...

A bruise, also called a contusion, happens when a small blood vessel just under the skin’s surface breaks and blood leaks into the surrounding tissue. Bruises are most commonly caused by an injury, ...

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 ...