Bruises (or contusions) can occur all over
the body for a variety of reasons, the main
one being your body coming into contact
with another person or object. If the collision
is severe enough, the blood vessels break.
This causes red blood cells to leak into the
tissues under the skin, causing swelling,
discolouration and pain
the body for a variety of reasons, the main
one being your body coming into contact
with another person or object. If the collision
is severe enough, the blood vessels break.
This causes red blood cells to leak into the
tissues under the skin, causing swelling,
discolouration and pain
Skin Care
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| Bruised Skin As the layer of fat under the skin thins with age, the blood vessels underneath become less protected from injury - resulting in easy, and often substantial bruising from common mishaps, such as hitting your hand against a wall or table. Another reason for more bruising with age is that the tissue that helps support the blood vessels weakens. The tendency to bruise easily may also run in families. Still, if bruising seems severe or occurs for no apparent reason, it is important to consult the medical specialist. Bruising may be the result of medications (e.g., anti-clotting drugs) or could be an indication of an underlying bleeding disorder or other medical condition To prevent and treat bruises, try the following tips: • Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants as an extra layer of skin protecting padding. • Keep your home well-lit to avoid common mishaps, which can cause bruising. • Try a cold compress to help reduce any swelling. Once the swelling goes down, following with a warm compress may help the bruise disappear faster ( Photo aging and cigarette smoking may speed the process of aged skin |
Bruised Skin
| ability to reabsorb blood into surrounding tissue.ability to reabsorb blood into surrounding tissue. |
| Dark swollen bruises will benefit from arnica, a plant that has pain relieving and healing properties. Applied as a cream or gel to the bruise every three hours will encourage healing, and help improve the swelling, stiffness and discolouration. |
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