What Bruises Reveal_And What Gets Missed

This image of a bruise on the outer female thigh illustrates the typical progression of bruise colouring over time, showing how blood trapped beneath the skin changes from red and purple to green, yellow, and brown as it breaks down and is reabsorbed. It highlights that while this sequence reflects the body’s repair process, the timing and appearance can vary, meaning colour alone cannot accurately determine the age of a bruise.