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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

All of us have met and endured unsightly bruises. Bruises take some time to heal, but there are ways to speed up the bruise and keep it from being noticed by others.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Medical Methods to Heal Bruises

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   Apply ice to the bruise. Ice will help tighten the damaged blood vessels, helping the bruise to avoid spreading.

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   Use an ice pack, ice pack or bag of frozen vegetables, like frozen beans.

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   Keep the bruise cold for more than 15 minutes every hour.

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   After 24 hours, apply hot compresses to the bruise. Heat helps to circulate the hematoma under the skin, dissolving the hematoma.

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   Use a warm compress or a hot water bottle.

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   Apply hot for at least an hour.

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   If possible, lift up the bruised leg or arm. Raising the bruised arm or leg will help the bruised blood dissolve from the damaged area.

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   Only lift your legs or arms. Don't try to lift other parts of your body.

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   Eat foods high in vitamin C and flavonoids. These vitamins help the body regenerate collagen, helping to support blood vessels.
   • Foods include: citrus fruits, vegetables, bell peppers, pineapples, and red plums.

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    Apply chamomile and aloe vera gel to the wound. Plants that contain colloid will help blood vessels dilate and speed up the healing process.

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    Chamomile and aloe vera gels can be found in pharmacies where you live. advertisement

Method 2 of 2: Covering Bruises

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   Cover the bruise with clothing. This will help prevent the bruised area from getting hurt or hurt.

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   If the bruise is on your ankle, wear long socks or pants to hide your ankles.

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   If the bruise is on the arm, wear a headband or long-sleeved shirt.

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   Use makeup to hide bruises. Your bruise may not heal completely, but no one needs to know about it!

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   Cover the bruise with a skin-colored cream so it looks like the rest of the skin. Cover the surface with a light colorless powder.

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   If you have no experience using concealer, you can ask someone who is good at makeup. advertisement

Advice

• Moisturizing the bruise will help speed healing.
• If the bruise doesn't go away after a week or two, or you don't remember it, see your doctor. That could be a sign of a serious illness.
• Relax, avoid unnecessary pain or exertion. Use a gel or cream applied to the muscles to ease the sore area.
• Do not touch the bruise as it will make it worse.
• Use a concealer that is slightly lighter in color than your skin tone. Make sure you cover the bruise evenly and around the bruise so it doesn't look like you're trying to hide something.
• Quickly apply ice to the bruise before it spreads.
• See a doctor if the bruise is accompanied by swelling, severe pain, and redness.

Warning

• Do not let the bruise hit hard surfaces or expose the bruised area to constant impact. This will cause pain and aggravate the bruise.