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I fell down d stairs.i have a light black stain on my shin.its around 2&1/2 inches.it doesn't hurt but its hard.its been there for around a year now?
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Skin tinting: May just be where blood was from the bruise and that can tint the skin if you have thin skin. Check with a dermatologist just to be sure.
Answered 2/21/2013
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