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I'm 21 and i've have bruises from mosquito bites from when i was little on my legs. how can i make them disappear?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Scars not bruises: You have scars, not bruises. Perhaps you should see a skin specialist about this.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 1/18/2014

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A member asked:

I'm 21 and i've have bruises from mosquito bites from when i was little on my legs. how can i make them disappear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Friedlander agreed

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