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I just crashed my bike and my road rash has purple color to it how long willit take to heal?
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Bruising: Bruising heals at a different rate for each person, but on average should disappear after 10 days to two weeks. Keep it covered with a non-stick dressing like telfa, or vaseline gauze.
Answered 12/18/2012
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