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Laceration still bruised months later?

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Dr. Kenneth Lee answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Probably ok: Bruising can take months to improve as it indicates trauma to the tissues (bleeding within the tissues). You will notice evolution of the wound -changing colors while healing. If the bruising last particularly long- a coagulation disorder could rarely be the cause. See you primary care for details.

Answered 3/15/2013

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Red or bruised?: It is very normal for a scar to remain red (hyperemic) for several months or even years after an injury. However it is abnormal to remain bruised and may suggest a vascular malformation or hematoma or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation or hemosiderosis. You may want to discuss with a dermatologist.

Answered 9/23/2013

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