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A member asked:

Any advice? i have had hickeys before but the one i have is about 2x2 in and it hurts so bad and its really dark. how long will it take approx to go away?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hickeys: are actually BRUISES and they last as long as other bruises changing color and finally cleared in WEEKS not DAYS! Hope this helps Dr Z

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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