Bruises can occur when blood vessels rapture due to a blunt force; this could be due to bumping into something or some other cause.
Some people bruise easily and this could be caused by various factors such as some sort of dietary deficiency, an underlying disease such as leukemia, age, medication, etc.
You have to find out what the problem is before you can treat bruises.
It could be due to a low platelet count and it would therefore require foods such as spinach and shell fish that are rich in iron.
Consuming too much alcohol can also be a factor, since it makes your blood thinner and reduces Vitamin C levels, which helps your skin to withstand blunt forces or impact.
If you bruise easily, take Vitamin C supplements and also make sure you eat a lot of different vegetables and fruit.
Well, now that it has happened you, you need to find the best ways to remove the bruises fast; the bruises could be anywhere on your body such as your legs, chest, stomach, arms, face, shoulders, back, buttocks, etc.
The most important thing to remove bruises is to start treatment immediately. The longer you wait before you treat bruises, the longer the bruises will take to heal. A bruise will normally heal itself or fade away in less than a month if no treatment is applied.
Here are some home remedies that can help you to get rid of bruises fast if you get a bruise due to bumping yourself or due to some other reason:
1. Reduce the Spreading of Bruises Immediately by Using Ice
The first thing you should do is to apply ice directly to the bruise. The ice will prevent further bruising by constricting the blood vessels and by preventing more blood from entering the surrounding tissues.
Don’t let the ice touch your skin. You will damage healthy skin cells if you apply ice directly to the skin. Rather place the ice into a piece of cloth or towel.
Leave the ice on the bruise for no longer than 10 – 15 minutes. Then wait another 20 minutes before you treat the bruises again. Continue this treatment for at least 24 hours. If possible, try and lift the bruised area.
No matter how you treat bruises, it is always advisable to start with ice first. It definitely helps bruises go away.
Ice also helps with pimples and can also get rid of a headache fast.
2. Use Hot Compression to Get Rid of Bruises
After you have used the ice treatment, it is time to start using warm compression with a cloth or towel soaked in hot water for about 15 -20 minutes. Repeat a few times a day.
This will help increase the blood flow to the area which will speed up healing.
Hot compression is also useful to get rid of a stye.
3. Use Topical Creams to Remove Bruises
The most recommended cream is Arnica gel or cream. Get it from any chemist or look for it online. It is a herbal cream that will get rid of bruises fast and will also help reduce pain and swelling.
Once again, it is very important to apply the cream immediately once you notice the bruise or when you think that a bruise is coming. Apply 2-3 times per day.
Does Arnica cream really work? According to actual users; yes it does.
However, according to research and test work conducted, it acts a placebo; therefore it is all in the mind and does not really work. Best is to try it for yourself.
You could also use Vitamin K cream which will speed up the healing. Apply a few times daily.
4. Use Coconut Oil
A natural way that works. Coconut oil is beneficial in so many ways and can be used for lots of other conditions as well. Some people are quite ecstatic about the topical use of coconut to treat bruises.
Simply apply fresh virgin pressed coconut oil to treat bruises a few times a day and massage it lightly. Coconut oil will also help in healing the bruised cells.
Coconut oil is also an effective remedy for acne, helps with hair growth, helps to get rid of dandruff and can help in clearing a stye.
5. Use a Hard Boiled Egg to Get Rid of Bruises, Especially if the Color is Black or Bluish
If your bruise is black or bluish, then this trick will quickly fade the bruises and leave a light red color. It will remove bruises fast and you should already see a difference after applying the egg only once.
- Boil the egg.
- Remove the shell.
- Quickly apply the warm egg to the bruise and sort of rub it on the bruise.
- If the egg cools down, boil it again or use another boiled egg that is still hot.
- Apply two or three times.
6. Use Parsley to Remove Bruises
Another natural way to treat a bruise. Use crushed parsley and apply to bruise. Wrap with a bandage and leave overnight. Will make the bruises disappear quickly and also reduce pain.
7. Use Vanilla Extract (Essence)
Apply it immediately to the bruise since it is also effective in reducing the blue color.
8. Try Onions as a Treatment for Bruises
The quick way is to cut a raw onion in half and place it on the bruise. Leave it on for 20 minutes and repeat the procedure a few times during the day.
The more effective way is to actually dice the onion and properly mix it with salt (2 -3 tablespoons). Then use a bandage or cloth and apply directly to the bruise. Leave it overnight.
Onions contain Vitamin C, which is an essential vitamin needed for skin vitality. Onions can also be used as an anti-inflammatory agent and is also used to heal infections.
9. Use Leeches to Make a Bruise Go Away?
The thought of having a blood sucking leech on your body is not very appealing. However, if you want to get rid of bruises fast, don’t shy away from this.
Even if you are willing, unfortunately for most people, this will be a problem since it is not so easy to get hold of a leech; unless of course you live near a swamp that are infected with leeches.
Anyway, the leech’s saliva contains beneficial enzymes that has anti-clotting properties.
10. An Unlikely Treatment for Bruises, But Worth a Try
Melted chocolate – Melt the chocolate, wrap in a bandage and leave on overnight.
There you have it… some of the best ways and tips to get rid of bruises fast.