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Bruise (contusion of the skin)

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Illustration of Contusion of the skin

 
 

Normal skin:

Illustration of the layers of skin.

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Bruises (contusions) occur when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from a twist, bump, or fall. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes a black-and-blue color that often turns purple, red, yellow, and green as the bruise heals.

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Last Updated: 02/19/2009
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