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Why do bruises change color?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

Bruises change color because your body is breaking down the pigment in blood trapped under the skin. Watch as Dr. Oz talks more about bruises.

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A bruise occurs when small blood vessels near the skin’s surface rupture or break which is often caused twist, bump or fall. Most bruises are not serious and will go away on their own within two to four weeks. Learn more from our ...

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