Few people have not encountered such an unpleasant phenomenon as a hematoma or a bruise after an impact. Such traces can be quite difficult to hide under clothing or a layer of foundation. For the quickest 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 called damage to a soft tissue site without violating the integrity of the skin. This type of injury is probably familiar to every person. It is characterized by damage to blood vessels and cells. A few days later, a bruise forms with a characteristic purplish-red tinge at the site of the bruise. The blood spilled during the impact from the vessel will gradually dissolve, and the color of the bruise will also begin to change.
Completely bruised marks disappear on their own in 2-3 weeks. The recovery process will help speed up remedies for bruises, which are presented in a wide range. Before starting an independent treatment of a pathological phenomenon, you need to make 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 the appearance of a bruise, you can try to minimize the consequences. First of all, a cold compress should be applied to the damaged area of the soft tissue. It is best to use ice for this, but in its absence, you can use other well-chilled items. Thanks to the cold, the vessels will begin to contract, which will significantly reduce blood flow, and the bruise will be much smaller. Cold compresses are applied only in the first day.
Experts recommend starting to use pharmacy drugs as soon as possible, which will help relieve inflammation, pain and have a positive effect on damaged vessels.
Choosing the best remedy for bruises
Pharmaceutical companies offer a variety of drugs that can help quickly eliminate bruising on soft tissues. Their therapeutic effect is based on the suppression of the inflammatory process and pain. In addition, the remedy for bruises and bruises should absorb 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. Troxerutin and heparin-based agents help well with bruising: Troxevasin, Lioton, Heparin-Akrigel, Troxerutin. No less effective are preparations for external use, containing natural components ("Badyaga", "Arnica", "Traumeel C"). To treat bruises and sprains in the early days, ointments with a cooling effect are used. On the 3-5th day, you can start using warming agents to resolve the hematoma.
Facial injury
A hematoma on the face can form for a variety of reasons. Such injuries pose a major health 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 quickly get rid of such a “decoration”, it is necessary to use a remedy for bruises.
On the face, hematomas dissolve somewhat faster than on other parts of the body. However, the use of drugs, for example, such as "Bruise-OFF", will accelerate this process. Also, one should not forget about the cold compress in the first hours after a bruise. In severe cases, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
Ointment "Troxevasinum"
One of the most popular means for eliminating hematomas is an ointment from the Troxevasin group of angioprotectors. A variety of the drug, Troxevasin Neo, is also available. They are used to improve the condition of capillaries and veins. The tool has the following medicinal properties:
- strengthens the walls of capillaries;
- relieves inflammation and swelling;
- reduces capillary permeability;
- blocks pain;
- improves microcirculation in damaged tissues.
The main active ingredient of the drug is troxerutin. Troxevasin Neo contains dexpanthenol and heparin as auxiliary components. When treating hematomas, this ointment is recommended to be applied immediately after a 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 stopping subcutaneous bleeding.
How to use "Troxevasin"?
The agent is applied in a thin layer to the site of the injury and rubbed with light massaging movements until completely absorbed. It should be borne in mind that ointment is not allowed to be applied to open wounds. For a more pronounced effect, a tight dressing can be applied to the site of damage. "Troxevasin" is applied up to four times a day until puffiness disappears.
Contraindications to the use of "Troxevasin"
The tool can not be used with open wounds, hypersensitivity to the components. Also, ointment is not prescribed for women in the first trimester of pregnancy and for patients under 18 years of age.
Homeopathic remedy "Traumeel C"
A pronounced therapeutic effect is possessed by a homeopathic preparation produced by the famous pharmaceutical company Heel, "Traumeel C". 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 process of tissue regeneration.
The following medicinal plants are included in the complex homeopathic preparation:
- mountain arnica;
- yarrow;
- pharmacy chamomile;
- St. John's wort
- calendula;
- belladonna;
- daisy;
- narrow-leaved and purple coneflower;
- comfrey chemist's.
The ointment also contains sulfuric calcium liver and Hahnemann's soluble mercury. According to the instructions, direct indications for the use of the medicine are sprains, soft tissue bruises , bruises, etc. Traumeel C can be applied to the damaged area up to 5 times a day. The drug goes well with other medicines as part of a comprehensive treatment.
Heparin ointment for bruises
An inexpensive and effective tool that has been 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 resolves blood clots.
Most often, the ointment is used as an effective remedy for bruising (legs, for example). She quickly relieves swelling, pain. Often, patients apply heparin ointment to eliminate bruises 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 redness of the skin when applying the ointment and can slightly increase the hematoma.
Dolobene for sprains and bruises
Topical gel “Dolobene” is one of the most powerful products recommended for use in hematomas. The active components of the drug are simultaneously three substances: heparin sodium, dexpanthenol and dimethyl sulfoxide. The remedy for bruises and sprains has a comprehensive effect, removing inflammation and swelling of soft tissues, anesthetizing and repairing damaged tissues. The components of the drug quickly penetrate the skin.
The gel can be used for bruises of various etiologies, sports injuries, inflammation of muscle tissue, sprains, and bruises. After applying the product to the skin, wait until it is completely absorbed and apply a bandage.
Contraindications Dolobene
Like other remedies for bruises, the drug "Dolobene" has some contraindications. Ointment is not used in cases of impaired liver and kidney function, bronchial asthma, angina pectoris, atherosclerosis, stroke and myocardial infarction. Do not prescribe "Dolobene" during pregnancy, as well as for the treatment of children under 5 years old.