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it turns purple because blood rushes to the bruised area in order to begin the healing process
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Why do girls bruise easier than boys?
Girls bruise more easily than boys because girls' skin is thinner and the fat and blood vessels in their skin is organized different than boys.
If bruise apears after blood test what does it mean?
Bruising after a blood test is quite common. Sometimes the site where the blood was taken is not held tightly enough to allow for it to completely clot, allowing blood to seep from the vein and collect under the skin forming a bruise. The bruise will typically go away within a week.
Can a black line under toenail be cancer?
No it is most likely a bruise caused by trauma to the toe. The dark color is from bleeding under the skin.
Where are is the subcutaneous layer of skin?
The subcutaneous layer of the skin is not actually part of the skin, though it is usually mentioned when discussing the anatomy of the skin. It is also called the hypodermis, or the superficial fascia. It is a layer underneath the true skin and has blood vessels, adipose tissue (stored fat), nerve cells, and lymphatic capillaries. It is the loose tissue that is between the skin and the muscles. The layer that covers the muscles underneath is called the deep fascia.
What do you call a bruise on the brain?
A bruise on the brain is called a contusion.
Why have you got one tiny purple spot underneath your skin?
That is probably a bruise.
Can skin tan under a bruise?
no, but it can tan over because, a bruise is under the skin.
Is a contusion is a bruise or hemorrhage with a break in the skin?
A contusion is a bruise or hemorrhage without a break in the skin.
When injured the skin produces new cells and repairs tears. what happens when tiny blood vessels beneath the skin burst and leak into surrounding tissues?
It creates a bruise.
How many types of bruises are there?
three: A subcutaneous bruise is one that occurs just below the skin and will normally be considered mild. At another level, an intramuscular bruise occurs deeper within the belt of the muscle underneath and can cause some more significant damage. An even deeper bruise is a periosteal bruise which refers to a bone bruise, which can be very painful. from http://yourarticlesource.com/Art/60692/85/What-Are-the-Different-Types-of-Bruising.html
What if your bite looks like a bruise?
Bruises are caused from bleeding under the skin. So even if someone where to punch you in the arm the skin underneath would bleed a little and cause bruising. Nothing to worry about. It will go away.
Why do fingernails turn blue when dead?
Well, the actual nail is always dead, just like your hair. The blue comes from something like a bruise in the skin underneath the nail.
Can you get a bruise in the armpit?
Yes, you can really get a bruise anywhere you have skin. Some areas are less likely to bruise than others, but anywhere is possible.
Why do you taste blood after giving someone a hickey?
This is because when you are sucking on the person's skin, you are drawing all the blood to the surface and breaking the blood vessels underneath as well; thus leaving a red bruise.
Why does fruit bruise?
Fruit bruises because it falls or something happens to it just how we bruise.
Why do I have a red bruise with a scab?
It really depends on how you received the injury; however a bruise in the result of an insult to the skin. If the skin becomes abraded during the injury this would cause the scab to form. It is possible to have a bit of a scab from a bruise without noticing an abrasion to the skin and this has to do the the skin being porous and blood collecting near the surface.
What happens if you spray deoderant close up on one spot of skin for a long time?
Your skin may bruise or go red with a white discoloured patch in the middle, it may turn into a lump and sting be careful as this can cause skin cancer.
