That mysterious purple mark appearing on your arm without any memory of bumping into something might seem like a minor annoyance, but when bruising becomes frequent and unexplained, it could signal a ...

Normal bruises happen to active, healthy children and usually go away in around two weeks. Unexplained bruising in children can be a sign of a medical issue, like a blood disorder or vitamin K ...

You’ve spotted another unexplained purple blotch on your thigh. Or maybe you’ve noticed your shins look like a connect-the-dots puzzle of bruises in various healing stages. If you’re constantly ...

The recommendations aim to make this type of evaluation more consistent in cases when children have suspicious bruising or bleeding patterns. “When bleeding or bruising is suspicious for child abuse, ...