does vit k cause bruising
Vitamin K Deficiency. A severe vitamin K deficiency may cause symptoms related to increased bleeding. These can include nosebleeds, heavy menstrual periods, bloody gums and easy bruising. Properly prescribed vitamin K supplements may help decrease your bruising if you have a true vitamin K deficiency.
People apply vitamin K to the skin to remove spider veins, bruises, scars, stretch marks, and burns. It is also used topically to treat rosacea, a skin condition that causes redness and pimples on the face. After surgery, vitamin K is used to speed up skin healing and reduce bruising and swelling.