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My belly button piercing rejected a month ago, i took it out and it continued to heal. i still have dark purple discoloration around the area. how long should it still be discolored. what can i do to help it. also what can i do to prevent scar tissue?
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Pigmentation following inflammation is normal and may take months to year to fade fully. It would be better to leave it alone. Intervention is likely to make matters worse. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 1/2/2023
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