Before we go, here’s your random trivia of the day:
Why do bruises change color? To answer that, first we must answer what causes a bruise.
A bruise occurs when tiny blood vessels under the skin are broken. Blood is expelled and trapped under the skin. At first, the blood is still oxygen-rich, so it appears red. However, as days pass, the blood loses oxygen, which is why it begins to turn purple then green then yellow.
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