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I have my belly pierced! its healed fine but the skin is like dark/bruised it happened when i had it done before, when you press on it it goes a normal colour, i am using arnic cream on it atm?

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Dr. John Bodell answered

Be patient.: It appears that you will be fine. Pressure on the area causes it to be normal in color and suggests that it will eventually return to your normal color.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/24/2021

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A member asked:

I have my belly pierced! its healed fine but the skin is like dark/bruised it happened when i had it done before, when you press on it it goes a normal colour, i am using arnic cream on it atm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Bodell answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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