I've got this wound that healed, but now the skin around it has turned this dark black color and it's not going back to my usual skin tone. What could be causing this? Should I be worried? Is there something I can do to help it return to normal? It's been a little unsettling.

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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It's scab and scar... Medicine available for good measure improvement need photos

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