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    Glossary Bruising

    small blood vessels break, causing skin discoloration from leaked blood

    Bruising, also known as a contusion, occurs when small blood vessels under the skin break due to trauma, causing blood to leak into the surrounding tissues. This results in a visible discoloration that can range from blue or purple to green or yellow as the body reabsorbs the blood and the bruise heals.

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      community Just shaved head to see scalp and...

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      The user shaved their head and noticed darker areas on the scalp despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Other users suggest the darkness might be due to bruising or scarring from microneedling and recommend switching to dutasteride.

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