Dark purple bruises appearing on your arms can feel unsettling—especially when they seem to show up without a clear cause. While waiting for a doctor’s appointment, it helps to understand what might be happening and how to care for yourself in the meantime. Awareness is not the same as worry. It is simply a way of staying attentive to your body.
Bruises usually form when small blood vessels under the skin are damaged, often from minor bumps we barely notice. As we age, the skin and the tissue beneath it naturally become thinner and more fragile, making bruising easier and more visible. When bruises appear frequently or without obvious injury, they deserve observation—but not panic. Continue reading…
