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Over memorial day weekend, i tripped down a flight of stairs, and have had bruises on my shins now for over three months. is the bone not healing? can i get a cream to make them go away? they are extremely noticeable and ugly.
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Three months later: these are probably not bruises, but rather post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. so I would start some OTC lighteners with hydroquinone and retinol or hydroxy acid. If not improving in a few months see dermatology for hydroxy acid peels or lasers to improve.
Answered 7/3/2015
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