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I had a hickey that turned to a bruise that has been there for a month and won't go away, when should i be concerned? will it take longer to go away?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Bruise: A bruise should not last that long. It can be either hyper-pigmentation changes or you should check with your local physician to make sure that you don't have bleeding disorder.

Answered 3/10/2018

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A member asked:

I had a hickey that turned to a bruise that has been there for a month and won't go away, when should i be concerned? will it take longer to go away?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

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