Several factors can influence the severity and duration of bruising, including:
- Age: Older individuals tend to bruise more easily due to thinner skin and more fragile blood vessels. - Medications: Drugs like anticoagulants and corticosteroids can increase the propensity to bruise. - Health Conditions: Conditions that affect blood clotting, such as hemophilia or liver disease, can lead to increased bruising. - Nutritional Status: Deficiencies in vitamins such as Vitamin C and Vitamin K can impair the body's ability to repair blood vessels and clot blood, respectively.
