Apply a cold pack for 10–20 minutes several times a day during the first 48 hours to constrict blood vessels and reduce leaking. Compression: Use an elastic bandage to minimize swelling.
When a blunt force impacts the body, it may not break the skin, but it can rupture the delicate capillaries underneath. This trapped blood initially appears as a flat or slightly raised mark. Over time, the body’s immune system breaks down the blood and reabsorbs it, which causes the bruise to change colour. The Colour Cycle Lividi
Around day 5–10, the body begins breaking down haemoglobin into biliverdin . Apply a cold pack for 10–20 minutes several
(bruises) are common skin discolourations that occur when small blood vessels (capillaries) near the skin's surface break from the impact of an injury, causing blood to leak into the surrounding tissue. Biological Process This trapped blood initially appears as a flat
Keep the bruised area above heart level to reduce blood pressure in that region. When to Consult a Professional
In the final stages (day 10–14), the substance becomes bilirubin before the mark fades completely. Prevention and Care
Within 1–2 days, the blood loses oxygen and becomes darker.