These symptoms generally improve as the bruise heals. Read more about the colorful stages of bruises. Most bruises heal on their own. You can typically treat associated symptoms, such as pain and ...

Or maybe you’ve noticed your shins look like a connect-the-dots puzzle of bruises in various healing stages. If you’re constantly wondering “where did that come from?” about the latest ...

Bruises are so common that you probably don’t think twice when you see a small black-and-blue mark on your shin or forearm. A bruise is a sign that you’ve been injured, but it’s usually not ...

That’s where a bruise forms. This happens because the blood leaks out and has nowhere else to go. It stays there until your body absorbs it while you’re healing. Once you’re bruised ...