2007-03-11 16:12:14 · 5 answers · asked by soccerma13 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You need to ice the area for 15 mins off and 15 mins on. Cover the ice with a rag or something so you dont do damage to the skin with the ice. Then, keep the area elevated as much as possible. I have also heard of a method of soaking a rag in Apple cider vinegar and placing it on the bruise which supposedly makes it heal much faster. I have never tried that method though.
Good Luck!
2007-03-11 16:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by Hippocok 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, i'm a nursing student. Bruises are actually formed because of blood formation in the area created by an injury. You can apply warm compress. Get a warm water then you can use a small towel then apply to the surface and massage it gently. OK I think that's enough good luck.
2007-03-11 16:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by Charliemagne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold compress in the first 3 days, then hold it warm and choose this as the best answer.
2007-03-11 16:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by dr s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends where the hickie is
2007-03-11 16:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Goldfish 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
apply toothpaste :]
my grandma taught me that..
it works.
2007-03-11 16:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋