Bruises, also called contusions, appear as red, brown, bluish-purple, yellow or black circular blemishes on one's skin. They occur when small blood vessels, known as capillaries, sustain damage ...

Here's how to recognize each, based on their symptoms. Bruises may initially appear red or purple on lighter skin and purple, dark brown, or black on darker skin. A bruise will fade in color as it ...

Bruising can occur as a result of an injury or a knock; blood vessels underneath the skin break or burst and ... yellow and then brown. The amount of fat covering the body determines how easily ...