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What cause marks kn skin that looks like hickies?
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Bruises: Ecchymoses or bruises of the skin are caused by damage to superficial blood vessels.
Answered 12/18/2015
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Hickies?: This is a tough one...Hickies can look bruised (broken blood vessels) or just red (inflamed skin). If they are bruise-like areas on your forearms, they are probably minor traumatic bruises--so minor you will not remember the trauma. See your doctor for the best answer.
Answered 9/14/2013
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