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Within 1–2 days, the blood loses oxygen and becomes darker.

The bruise is accompanied by extreme swelling or severe pain. The person is taking blood-thinning medications. Lividi

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

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. In the final stages (day 10–14), the substance

The shifting hues of a bruise are a visual indicator of the healing stages:

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