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I have had the same bruise for almost 4 months now. since i got it it has lightened in color dramatically but it is still tender to the touch. why won't it go away? bruises aren't uncommon to me, i am usually covered with them and don't know why but this
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See a doctor: Bruises should clear up within 1-2 weeks. If it is there longer, it could be that you are having recurrent pressure/injury, or that your bruise isn't a bruise at all. Time to have it checked out. Still probably not serious, but hard to say without seeing it. Best wishes.
Answered 3/10/2018
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