Everyone gets a few black-and-blue bruises every now and then — who doesn ... When they're not strong enough to hold red blood cells, the blood leaks out under the skin, explains Neha Vyas ...

With typical bruises: The color is a red spot that you may not even notice at first. A deep purple or blue follows, and then a bruise turns green, yellow, and possibly yellowish-brown before ...

You can get rid of bruises by icing the area as soon as possible ... that leaks out thereby minimizing any swelling and black-and-blue splotching. How to do it: Marino says it's best to elevate ...

The earlier you treat a hickey or bruise, the more effective. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to minimise, cover, and heal ...