How come some ppl bruise easily and other don ?
There are many reasons. First of all, bruises are pooled blood under the skin. They are caused by damage to small blood vessels, called capillaries. The damaged capillaries leak blood into the surrounding tissue. The elderly bruise easily because they have thinner skin with less cushioning fat; blood vessels are not as protected as in younger people. In other people, certain blood conditions, such as clotting problems, can cause easy bruising. A lack of certain minerals or nutrients in one’s diet can also cause easy bruising (ex: anemia). Certain medications also cause people to bruise easily. And finally, gender can play a role. Females tend to bruise easily on the thighs and buttocks, for example.
