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What causes bruising to the middle of neck?

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Specializes in Dermatology

BRUISING OF NECK: HOW LONG? PRESSURE ON NECK COULD DO IT. MEDICATIONS COULD DO IT. KISSING THE NECK HARD COULD CONCEIVABLY DO IT.

Answered 5/31/2015

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