Bruise
A <B>bruise</B> or '<B>contusion</B>' is an traumatic injury of the soft tissues which results in breakage of the local capillaries and leakage of red blood cells.
In the skin it can be seen as a reddish-purple discoloration that does not blanch when pressed upon.
When a bruise fades it becomes green and brown as the body metabolizes the blood cells in the skin.
It is best treated with local application of a cold pack immediately after injury.
Also called a contusion