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I got punched and have a black eye. embarrassing so i wear a bandage patch. its been 3 days and the bruise is dark help?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Time: It takes time for the blood, that has pooled to cause your bruise, to resolve. Other than time, make-up is your only other alternative.

Answered 9/22/2016

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