That’s because sun exposure can weaken the walls of blood vessels, causing bruising with even minor injuries, such as lightly bumping your arm on something. Alcohol is a vasodilator, meaning it causes blood vessels to relax and expand, increasing blood flow throughout the body. This can lead to increased bleeding and bruising, even from minor injuries or with no apparent cause. The blood vessels become more fragile and are more likely to break and rupture, resulting in the formation of bruises. Yes, alcohol reduces your blood’s ability to clot by impairing platelet production and liver function. Alcoholic skin sores Symptoms like fatigue and pale skin may accompany increased bruising. Addressing […]