How does capillary bleeding present itself?

Capillary bleeding is characterized by small blood vessels, specifically capillaries, being damaged. This type of bleeding typically presents as a slow and steady exudation of blood from the surface of a wound, often having a reddish color. The blood weeps from the capillaries rather than gushing or spurting, which distinguishes it from arterial or venous bleeding. The appearance is usually not as vibrant as arterial blood, which is bright red and spurts due to higher pressure, nor is it dark and continuous like venous bleeding.

The exuding nature of capillary bleeding makes it relatively easy to manage, often responding well to direct pressure and basic first aid measures. Thus, the description of blood exuding from tissues with a reddish hue accurately captures the typical presentation of capillary bleeding.