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A 20-year-old male asked:

How do i get rid of black dermographism on my ear caused by cheap stainless steel earrings? hydrogen peroxide didn't work

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Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dr. Michael Tomeoanswered
Dermatology 40 years experience
Tempus fugit: If it is a discoloration from superficial metal staining then the discoloration will fade as the skin sloughs and regenerates. If the staining is deeper and the metal got deposited in the sweat glands the discoloration may take a lot longer to resolve.
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