The broken blood vessels cause blood to pool under the skin, creating a mark that looks black and blue or red and purple ... Some people bruise easily because of mild bleeding disorders they ...

Unexplained bruises could signal aging, medications, nutrient gaps, hormonal shifts, or hidden autoimmune diseases.

It is usually triggered by a recent viral infection, where young children develop large bruises and petechiae (small purple dots under the skin) after an illness. The condition is considered self ...

Bruises may initially appear red or purple on lighter skin ... allowing blood to leak under your skin. Bruising easily might indicate a serious underlying condition like a blood clotting issue ...