How to quickly remove a bruise at home

- a consequence of a blow, bruise, injection, in which there is a hemorrhage under the skin. I want to get rid of such consequences right away, let's figure out how to quickly remove a bruise, which pharmacy and improvised means are safe and effective.

A bruise appears due to hemorrhage under the skin

Pharmacy and cosmetic products for bruises

Pharmacies sell many different ointments, gels that help to quickly get rid of hematomas, swelling, pain and other negative consequences of strokes and injuries.

The main groups of drugs for the removal of hematomas:

  1. Heparin based products- Heparin ointment, Lyoton, Trombless. They have antithrombotic and antiseptic effects, anesthetize, cool, promote the rapid resorption of blood clots, edema, they can be used to reduce bruises on the face. You need to use drugs 4-5 times a day, you can not lubricate open wounds.
  2. - ointment based on troxerutin. Eliminates fragility of blood vessels, swelling, inflammation, prevents the growth of hematomas, ideal for the treatment of large bruises on the leg, forearm, thigh. It is necessary to lubricate the impact site in the morning and in the evening, the drug can cause allergic reactions, so it is not recommended to apply it to open areas of the body.
  3. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs- Diclofenac, Ketoprofen. Ointments help to quickly cure a bruise, but they have many contraindications and adverse reactions, they can be used for no more than a week, they need to be applied to damaged areas 3-4 times a day.
  4. Natural preparations based on badyagi, comfrey- Badyaga 911, Zhivokost balm, have an anesthetic and anti-edematous effect. The funds have a minimum number of contraindications, adverse reactions, therefore they are suitable for the treatment of bruises during pregnancy, in a child. Gels should be applied 3-4 times a day, the ointment can be applied at night under a bandage.
  5. Bruise Off- due to the presence of extracts from leeches in the composition, it helps not only to quickly remove the bruise, but also to disguise it. The tool is suitable for eliminating bruises under the eye, on the cheek, on the arm and other visible parts of the body. The gel should be applied 3-5 times a day, can not be used for problems with blood clotting.

Troxevasin helps relieve swelling

Warming ointments should not be used immediately after a bruise - this will provoke an increase in the tumor. Such drugs should be used after 2-3 days, when severe swelling has passed, in order to speed up the process of resorption of the bruise.

First aid for any bruise is cold. Any product from the refrigerator should be applied to the diseased area, clean ice should not be used, it should be wrapped in several layers of thin cloth, it is better to keep the affected limb higher. If you carry out the procedure immediately, then the bruise hematoma will be small, the pain will disappear almost immediately.

Folk remedies for bruises

Home remedies based on improvised products or natural raw materials are an excellent remedy for treating hematomas, especially if there are no pharmaceutical preparations at hand. They act quickly, and rarely cause allergies.

How to quickly get rid of a bruise under and above the eye

The subcutaneous adipose tissue on the face is loose, so even a slight blow can provoke the formation of a strong bruise, most often blackheads appear, the eye swims, and vision temporarily deteriorates.

Remedies for the treatment of bruises under the eye:

  1. An onion compress is the best remedy for eliminating bruising, especially if the eye is swollen. Grind 30-40 g of vegetable, add 15 g of soda, leave for 25 minutes. Put the gruel in a bag of thin natural fabric, apply to the bruised area, hold for 30-50 minutes, conduct sessions 2-3 times a day.
  2. Prepare a solution of 10 g of edible salt and 100 ml of warm water, cool. Moisten gauze in the liquid, apply to the hematoma above the eye, the lotion can be kept for 1-2 hours.
  3. Honey will help to quickly eliminate a hematoma on the eyelid - mix 15 g of flour, olive, sunflower or linseed oil, a beekeeping product, add 2 raw quail yolks. Spread the mixture on the affected area, leave for 3 hours.

To prepare a compress, the onion must be chopped

If, after the impact, bruises appear around both eyes, you should immediately contact the ENT, the surgeon, the emergency room - such symptoms may indicate a fracture of the nose.

How to remove bruises under the eyes from lack of sleep

Chronic lack of sleep, insomnia, work at the computer are the main factors that provoke the appearance of bags and dark circles under the eyes. Only the normalization of the daily regimen will help to radically cope with the problem, but some folk remedies will help make the bruises less noticeable.

How to get rid of bruises and dark circles under the eyes:

  1. Prepare 2 bowls, pour hot black tea into one, chilled green tea into the other. Alternately moisten cotton pads in each container, put on the eyes, hold for 3-5 minutes. The total duration of the procedure is at least a quarter of an hour.
  2. Parsley has a brightening and tonic effect, helps to quickly eliminate the effects of lack of sleep. You can prepare a mask - grind 5 g of the roots of the plant in a blender, apply the mass under the eyes, rinse after 10 minutes. Cosmetic ice effectively eliminates bags and puffiness - pour 10 g of grass into 150 ml of boiling water, cool, pour into molds, freeze, use every morning.
  3. Grate one medium raw, peeled potato tuber on a fine grater - place the mass between two layers of gauze, put on the eyes. The duration of the procedure is 10 minutes.

Compresses with black and green tea will help get rid of bruises under the eyes from lack of sleep.

To prevent the appearance of dark circles under the eyes, you need to do a massage every evening - moisten cotton pads in warm chamomile infusion or green tea, drip 2-3 drops of almond oil. Rub the product along the massage lines for 4-5 minutes.

A quick way to heal hematomas on the face and body

Among the alternative medicine there are many simple recipes from improvised means that will help you quickly get rid of bruises in any part of the body, they can be used as first aid for bruises to prevent the growth of a hematoma.

How to quickly get rid of bruising at home:

  1. Immediately after a blow or bruise, apply aloe to the sore spot - you need to take the lower leaves of the plant, wash, clean, cut in half.
  2. For hematomas of any size, you can use rice or potato starch - the required amount of the product must be diluted with cold water to a thick cream, applied to the affected area, fixed with a bandage, the bruise will become noticeably lighter overnight.
  3. One of the best remedies for getting rid of bruises is to grate 20 g of raw potatoes, onions and dark laundry soap on a fine grater, add a little water to make a homogeneous thick gruel. Apply the mixture on gauze, apply to the site of injury, change the compress every 30-60 minutes. After a few hours, the hematoma will become almost invisible. If there is no time to prepare the composition, you can simply lather a cotton pad with soap and apply it to the affected area.

Aloe will quickly get rid of the hematoma

If bruises appear frequently, you need to prepare an effective first aid remedy - mix vodka and purified water in equal proportions, freeze in ice molds. After an injury, wipe the damaged area several times a day so that the bruise resolves faster.

How to remove a bruise after injections

Bumps and bruises after injections are a common problem, especially if it takes a long time to be treated. It is not always safe to use medications to fix the problem, as they can react with the main medications, causing severe allergic reactions. Therefore, it is better to use home remedies based on natural ingredients.

The best remedies for bruising after injections:

  1. Beat a fresh leaf of cabbage a little, grease with honey, fix it on the affected area, the compress can be kept all night. Minor hematomas resolve in one day, with advanced bruises, treatment should be continued for 7-10 days.
  2. Iodine mesh is a popular tool for quickly eliminating the effects of injections, it is used even in hospitals. It is enough to apply iodine with a cotton swab to the site of bruising 1-2 times a day for 3-7 days, the procedure can be carried out on the second day after the formation of a hematoma.
  3. If a hematoma appears after an intravenous injection, it is necessary to dilute a small amount of any cosmetic clay with water, apply the mixture on the bruise, wrap it with a film and bandage, and keep the compress for 2-3 hours.
Lavender essential oil will help to cope with fresh bruises, rosemary is suitable for chronic hematomas.

Iodine mesh well relieves bruises

How to cover up a bruise

To make blanche, a bruise on the cheek, a hematoma on the neck less noticeable, the consequences of bruises must be properly masked with decorative cosmetics.

Rules for masking hematomas:

  1. If there is swelling and swelling, you need to apply cold before applying cosmetics.
  2. Apply a thin layer of concealer to the injury site - it should be easily driven into the skin with your fingers or a sponge.
  3. To visually discolor the hematoma, you need to choose the right concealer color. A green remedy will help hide the blue, yellow is better to lubricate red bruises. If the bruise heals, then its yellowed edges should be smeared with a blue or pale purple concealer.
  4. Align the skin tone with the help of a makeup base, you need to apply it on the entire face so that there is no noticeable difference in color.
  5. Apply translucent powder with a brush.

To lighten a bruise, you need to anoint it with toothpaste at night - you should choose products without abrasive particles and dyes.

Cosmetics will help mask bruises under the eyes

How long does a bruise last

The rate of healing of a bruise depends on the severity of the bruise, the affected area, the condition of the vessels, and the sensitivity of the epidermis. If there are no pathologies in the vascular bed, blood supply, then small bruises without the use of drugs and folk remedies pass in a week, with proper treatment - within 3-4 days.

After how many days does the bruising disappear?

  • on the body - 12-15 days;
  • on the hands - 7-10 days;
  • under the eye, on the nose, forehead - 6-8 days;
  • on legs - up to 4 weeks.

In order for bruises to pass faster, you need to use traditional medicine and medications in combination.

With severe bruises, Aspirin cannot be used as an anesthetic - the medicine thins the blood, the bruise will begin to grow rapidly.

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