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I have a tan complexion &got my belly button pierced and my skin is purple around the piercing.how can i make the scar heal to be my normal skin color?

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Dr. Thomas Mchugh answered

Discolored belly: As long as there is no infection causing the discoloratio, give it time and the color should return to your normal color. However, scarring can be a slightly different color.

Dr Perkins agreed

Answered 3/31/2018

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A member asked:

I have a tan complexion &got my belly button pierced and my skin is purple around the piercing.how can i make the scar heal to be my normal skin color?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Mchugh answered

Dr Perkins agreed

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