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A hickey, also known as love bite or passion mark can often become a source of embarrassment, especially when you have an important presentation, conference, etc. coming up. In medical terminology, a hickey is called Lachrymose. It is basically a bruise caused by suction. It happens when the capillaries beneath the skin are damaged due to a passionate kiss or bite. The blood released by these ruptured capillaries into the surrounding tissues becomes visible under the skin. Initially, the leaked blood remains red but it gradually turns darker in color due to lack of oxygen. Thus, hickories tend become purple or brown over a period of time. However, they do not leave scars after healing. Hickey marks mostly appear on the neck or around the shoulders. If the bruise is severe, it may be accompanied by swelling as well. The resultant bruise usually fades on its own within a week or two, depending on the severity of the bruise. If you want to get...

A hickey, also known as love bite or passion mark can often become a source of embarrassment, especially when you have an important presentation, conference, etc. coming up. In medical terminology, a hickey is called Ecchymosis. It is basically a bruise caused by suction. It happens when the capillaries beneath the skin are damaged due to a passionate kiss or bite. The blood released by these ruptured capillaries into the surrounding tissues becomes visible under the skin. Initially, the leaked blood remains red but it gradually turns darker in color due to lack of oxygen. Thus, hickies tend become purple or brown over a period of time. However, they do not leave scars after healing. Hickey marks mostly appear on the neck or around the shoulders. If the bruise is severe, it may be accompanied by swelling as well. How to Get Rid of a Hickey The resultant bruise usually fades on its own within a week or two, depending on the severity of the bruise. If you wan...