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Anonymous asked in Entertainment & MusicPolls & Surveys · 1 decade ago

How to quickly get rid of bruises..?

Ok so i got cleated in soccer like a week ago and I still have a huge purple bruise that is atleast the size of my fist. It looks hideous and i want it gone pronto haaha. How can i get the color to quickly go away?

Update:

haha i definately dont want to keep it cuz then it looks bad if i decide to wear skirts or shorts haha

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    A cold compress such as an icepack or a bag of frozen peas should be applied to the affected area for 20-30 minutes in order to speed healing and reduce swelling. Do not apply ice directly to the skin. Wrap the icepack in a towel.

    If the bruise takes up a large area of the leg or foot, the leg should be kept elevated as much as possible during the first 24 hours after the injury.

    Acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be taken for pain as instructed on the bottle. Avoid aspirin because aspirin slows the blood from clotting and may, in fact, prolong the bleeding.

    After about 48 hours, heat in the form of a warm washcloth applied to the bruise for 10 minutes or so 2 or 3 times a day may increase blood flow to the bruised area allowing the skin to reabsorb the blood more quickly. Ultimately, the bruise will fade in color.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I got cleated too a couple weeks ago playing soccer, and we were going up to this tournament thing so i wanted it to go away. I put lots of vitamin e oil and icy-hot ointment, went away quickly.

  • 5 years ago

    I heard to apply a piece of raw steak to the bruise and it will draw the color out of your skin.But I've never tried it.We hardly can afford steak.LOL

  • Paul M
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    Your bruise is a badge of honor! Wear it with pride, it will be gone soon

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    hold ice on it for a good 30mins too an hour then cover it with ointment

  • 1 decade ago

    ice like CRAZY.

    trust me .. i play basketball and i get bruised alot too

  • 1 decade ago

    ice

  • 1 decade ago

    keep it i love having brusies they look sooooo cool

  • 1 decade ago

    drop your boyfriend

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