What is the best ointment for bruises?
What is the best ointment for bruises?
Arnica is a homeopathic herb that is said to reduce inflammation and swelling, thus making it an ideal treatment for bruising. A 2010 study found that topical arnica ointment effectively reduced laser-induced bruising. You can use an arnica ointment or gel on the bruise a few times per day.
What is the best treatment for deep bruising?
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- Rest the bruised area, if possible.
- Ice the bruise with an ice pack wrapped in a towel. Leave it in place for 10 to 20 minutes. Repeat several times a day for a day or two as needed.
- Compress the bruised area if it is swelling, using an elastic bandage. Don’t make it too tight.
- Elevate the injured area.
What does arnica cream do for bruises?
Arnica stimulates your body’s natural healing process, facilitating blood flow through the area, which helps to alleviate pain, reduce swelling, and reabsorb bruising. As long as your skin isn’t broken, you can apply Arnica topically in a cream or gel form.
What kind of ointment to use for bruising?
Arnica is a homeopathic herb that is said to reduce inflammation and swelling, thus making it an ideal treatment for bruising. A 2010 study found that topical arnica ointment effectively reduced laser-induced bruising. You can use an arnica ointment or gel on the bruise a few times per day.
What’s the best way to get rid of bruising?
Over-the-counter medications, such as Vitamin K creams, may help bruises fade away quicker. “Also, make sure the person has an adequate Vitamin C intake, as a deficiency could also be the cause of easy bruising,” Gonzalez says.
Are there any vitamin K creams for bruising?
There have been few studies on the usefulness of vitamin K creams in the treatment of chronic purpura (bruising). Most of the few studies done have investigated it for treating laser-induced bruising and those few studies have had varying outcomes. For this reason, it needs more study before I would recommend it.
Can you use comfrey cream on a bruise?
Comfrey is a plant that is often used to treat skin ailments and inflammation. Comfrey cream has been shown to have healing powers that can be used to treat bruises. You can apply the cream to your bruise a few times a day. You can also make a compress using dried comfrey leaves.