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How long do bite marks last?

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Nearlyamumoftwo · 18/07/2025 16:37

My 4yo was bitten by a 2yo yesterday. This isn't a thread about behaviour, I'm not cross as understand it's not uncommon but I'm just wondering how long the mark generally lasts? The skin wasn't broken, but it was a "hard" bite which lasted about 3 seconds. It was on the outer part of the forearm so not much muscle and thinner skin I guess - not like it was on the thigh or anything. There is just a red bite mark as if someone has just drawn it on with a faint red pen - no indents or anything - I'm just thinking if it's still there and the dents have gone but the mark hasn't, has this damaged the skin and could it last forever???

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Superscientist · 18/07/2025 18:23

My daughter bit me earlier this year on my wrist.
Didn't break the skin but left a nasty bruise that was there for a 7-10 days and the red mark was there for about 4 weeks!

Nearlyamumoftwo · 18/07/2025 19:22

@Superscientistthanks for replying! Oh my gosh! At least it's gone down. No bruise has appeared yet and I'm not sure it will. Just worried he'll have a constant reminder about biting - he keeps telling everyone what happened!

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Whaleadthesnail · 18/07/2025 21:46

My DD fell asleep with a hair bobble around her wrist once (I had no idea obviously, still feel bad about it!) and the red mark from that lasted about two weeks!

Not the same I know but I suppose it's a red mark from pressure on the skin. I'm sure it won't last forever don't worry. Hope he's ok!

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User415373 · 18/07/2025 21:48

My 4yo daughter has a bite mark from her 2yo brother on her arm from 8 days ago. No signs of fading yet!

TheCannyBishop · 18/07/2025 22:48

My son has been bitten a couple of times at nursery, but through clothes, and those bruises have lasted about 10 days

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