Bruises, also called contusions, appear as red, brown, bluish-purple, yellow or black circular blemishes ... having about 20% thicker skin than women and because aging women lose significantly ...

Dark spots on the skin are usually not a cause for concern, but some people may choose to get rid of them for cosmetic reasons through laser treatment, microdermabrasion, and other methods.

Other medications that can lead to more bruises are steroids like Prednisone and Hydrocortisone. Having a deficiency in vitamin C or K may also cause easy bruising. If you get large, dark bruises ...