Question 1

what is a hickey?

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Hickey: A hickey is a discolored area on the skin that results when small blood vessels break under the skin, causing a type of bruise (purpura).  The appearance will normally change in appearance and color over time.  Small red dots (petechiae) may also appear.  These types of injuries rarely scar, but may stay discolored for a fair amount of time.  Cold compresses and Motrin or Tylenol (acetaminophen) can help pain.

Question 2

what causes hickeys?

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Hickies: Occur when someone sucks on your skin.

Question 3

how do you give yourself a hickey?

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Suck: You can give yourself a hickey like you may get from someone else.  The "hickey' is caused by sucking on the skin to a degree that blood comes to the surface.  This is what the "hickey" is!

Question 4

how do you remove a hickey or hide it?

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Time/Turtlenecks!: Great question :) a hickey is a bruise from biting/kissing/sucking. This will continue to change color over time as the blood pigment gets broken down. In the mean time, you can cover it up with clothing (turtle necks) or apply make-up concealer.

Question 5

is it not good to have a hickey at 15 ?

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Some may: Consider 15 years old young for aggressive kissing.

Question 6

what is the best way to conceal hickeys?

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See below.: Put them where no one can see them. Wear a scarf or ascot , turn your collar up, wear turtleneck or apply lots of makeup (which is usually pretty obvious).

Question 7

what to do if hickey is really painful!?

Accepted Answer

Hickey: A hickey is a discolored area on the skin that results when small blood vessels break under the skin, causing a type of bruise (purpura).  The appearance will normally change in appearance and color over time.  Small red dots (petechiae) may also appear.  These types of injuries rarely scar, but may stay discolored for a fair amount of time.  Cold compresses and Motrin or Tylenol (acetaminophen) can help pain.

Question 8

how can i stop giving myself a 'hickey'?

Accepted Answer

This can actually : Be a form of self -mutilation. If you really feel compelled to do this - consider cognitive behavioral therapy.

Question 9

how long is it supposed to it take for a hickey to go away?

Accepted Answer

Suction bruises, : It takes several days for the bruising to go away if it is black and blue. If it has two holes in it which looks like a vampire bite, read a vampire book quickly!

Question 10

i woke up this morning with 3 dots that look like hickeys but know they are not, my girlfriend noticed them and they dont hurt or itch but i was curious if it is something serious or not?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. You may watch and wait, If the lesions more than double in size, ulcerate, bleed, develop nodules, you get fever or the lesions become painful, it would be prudent to see a doctor. 
Wish you good health!

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