Few people have not experienced such an unpleasant phenomenon as a hematoma or a bruise after a blow. Such traces can be quite difficult to hide under clothing or a layer of foundation. For the speedy resorption of the bruise, special medications for bruises should be used. With the timely application of such a drug, the recovery process after an injury can be significantly reduced.
What is a bruise and bruise?
A bruise is a damage to a soft tissue area without violating the integrity of the skin. This type of injury is familiar, probably, to every person. It is characterized by damage to blood vessels and cells. A few days later, a bruise with a characteristic purple-red tint forms at the site of the bruise. The blood poured out from the vessel upon impact will gradually dissolve, and the color of the bruise will also begin to change.
Completely the traces of bruising disappear on their own in 2-3 weeks. The recovery process will help to speed up the remedies for bruises, which are presented in a wide range. Before starting self-treatment of a pathological phenomenon, it is necessarymake sure that the bruise is minor and you can do without the help of a specialist.
How to quickly get rid of a hematoma?
If it was not possible to prevent a bruise, you can try to minimize the consequences. First of all, a cold compress should be applied to the damaged area of \u200b\u200bsoft tissue. It is best to use ice for this, but if it is not available, you can use other well-chilled items. Due to the cold, the vessels will begin to contract, which will significantly reduce blood flow, and the bruise will be much less. Cold compresses are applied only on the first day.
Experts recommend starting the use of pharmaceutical preparations as early as possible, which will help relieve inflammation, pain and have a positive effect on damaged blood vessels.
Choosing the best remedy for bruises
Pharmaceutical companies offer many drugs that will help quickly eliminate bruise marks on soft tissues. Their therapeutic effect is based on the suppression of the inflammatory process and pain syndrome. In addition, the remedy for bruises and bruises should dissolve the blood under the skin by accelerating the recovery (regeneration) of cells.
When choosing a medication for the treatment of hematoma, it is necessary to give preference to gels that have a light texture and are quickly absorbed. Good help with bruises means based on troxerutin and heparin: "Troxevasin", "Lioton", "Heparin-Akrigel", "Troxerutin". Less effective drugsfor external use, containing natural components ("Badyaga", "Arnica", "Traumeel C"). For the treatment of bruises and sprains in the early days, ointments with a cooling effect are used. On the 3rd-5th day, you can start using warming agents to dissolve the hematoma.
Treatment of a bruise on the face
Hematoma on the face can be formed for a variety of reasons. Such injuries pose a great he alth hazard. Indeed, in most cases they are associated with concussion and other serious injuries. And a person with bruises on his face looks suspicious and attracts the attention of others. To get rid of such a “decoration” faster, you need to use a remedy for bruises.
On the face, hematomas resolve somewhat faster than on other parts of the body. However, the use of drugs, such as Bruise-OFF, will speed up this process. Also, one should not forget about the cold compress in the first hours after the bruise. In severe cases, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
Troxevasin ointment
One of the most popular remedies for eliminating hematomas is an ointment from the Troxevasin group of angioprotectors. A variety of the drug is also produced - "Troxevasin Neo". They are used to improve the condition of capillaries and veins. The tool has the following medicinal properties:
- strengthens capillary walls;
- reduces inflammation and swelling;
- reduces capillary permeability;
- blocks pain;
- improves microcirculation in damaged tissues.
The main active ingredient of the drug is troxerutin. Dexpanthenol and heparin are present as auxiliary components in the Troxevasin Neo composition. In the treatment of hematomas, this ointment is recommended to be applied immediately after soft tissue injury.
"Troxevasin" can be used as a remedy for bruises and bruises on the face. The active substance quickly penetrates into the middle layers of the dermis, has a tonic effect on the walls of blood vessels. This leads to a significant reduction in swelling and subcutaneous bleeding.
How to use "Troxevasin"?
The product is applied in a thin layer to the site of injury and rubbed with light massaging movements until completely absorbed. It should be borne in mind that it is forbidden to apply ointment to open wounds. For a more pronounced effect, a tight bandage can be applied to the injury site. "Troxevasin" is applied up to four times a day until the puffiness subsides.
Contraindications to the use of "Troxevasin"
The product can not be used for open wounds, hypersensitivity to the components. Also do not prescribe ointment to women in the first trimester of pregnancy and patients under 18 years of age.
Homeopathic remedy "Traumeel C"
The homeopathic preparation produced by the well-known pharmaceutical company Heel, Traumeel C, has a pronounced therapeutic effect. The action of the remedy for bruises is to relieve swelling and inflammation, relieve pain, improve the condition of the walls of blood vessels, accelerate the regeneration processfabrics.
The composition of the complex homeopathic preparation includes the following medicinal plants:
- mountain arnica;
- yarrow;
- pharmacy chamomile;
- St. John's wort;
- calendula;
- Beauty;
- daisy;
- Angustifolia & Purple Echinacea;
- comfrey.
The ointment also contains sulfuric calcium liver and Hahnemann's soluble mercury. According to the instructions, direct indications for the use of the drug are sprains, soft tissue bruises, hematomas, etc. "Traumeel C" can be applied to the damaged area up to 5 times a day. The drug is well combined with other medicines as part of a complex treatment.
Heparin ointment for bruises
Inexpensive and effective remedy used for a long time in medical practice is heparin ointment. The active component of the drug - heparin - has anti-inflammatory and antithrombotic effects. The substance dissolves blood clots.
Most often, the ointment is used as an effective remedy for injury (legs, for example). It quickly relieves swelling, pain syndrome. Often, patients apply heparin ointment to eliminate bruising on the face. However, it should be borne in mind that nicotinic acid is present in its composition, which causes vasodilation on the surface of the skin. This causes reddening of the skin when the ointment is applied and may slightly increase the hematoma.
"Dolobene"for sprains and bruises
Gel for topical application "Dolobene" is one of the most powerful remedies that are recommended for use in hematomas. The active components of the drug are three substances at the same time: sodium heparin, dexpanthenol and dimethyl sulfoxide. The remedy for bruises and sprains has a comprehensive effect, relieving inflammation and swelling of soft tissues, anesthetizing and restoring damaged tissues. The components of the drug quickly penetrate the skin.
Gel can be used for bruises of various etiologies, sports injuries, inflammation of muscle tissue, sprains, bruises. After applying the product to the skin, wait until it is completely absorbed and apply a bandage.
Contraindications to the use of "Dolobene"
Like other remedies for bruises, the drug "Dolobene" has some contraindications. The ointment is not used for disorders in the liver and kidneys, bronchial asthma, angina pectoris, atherosclerosis, stroke and myocardial infarction. Dolobene is not prescribed during pregnancy, as well as for the treatment of children under 5 years old.
