Bruises and bruises - a phenomenon in everyday life is not rare. Therefore, in any first-aid kit, absorbable ointments and gels should be present without fail. Today we have a huge selection of such drugs. But in order not to waste money, it would not be out of place to ask which of them really work.
Let's start with medicines that are designed directly to eliminate bruises and swelling.
The first drug is “Bruise off,” a gel with a medicinal leech extract, pentoxify and ethoxydiglycol. Resorption of bruising occurs due to improved lymph flow and blood circulation. The gel is suitable for the face and skin of the eyelids. The drug provides a reduction in swelling and inflammation after injuries and surgery. "Bruise off" is available in two types: with a tinting effect and transparent.
According to the instructions for the drug, the gel promotes accelerated resorption of hematomas and edema. At the same time, it is recommended to be applied five times a day, which is not always convenient.
Now a little about how effective "Bruise off". Customer reviews in this case are not too encouraging. As it turns out, this drug does not cope with its main task. With it, getting rid of bruises quickly is unlikely to succeed.
As you know, leech extract perfectly removes puffiness. But its effect does not apply to bruising.
However, with the "Bruise off" gel, you have a good opportunity to mask a bruise and not scare others with your appearance.
Next on our list is Arkalen. Manufacturers claim in its composition such natural ingredients as arnica and marigolds, chestnut extract and lemon oil. The basis of the ointment is vaseline, liquid paraffin and lanolin.
Unlike Gel "Bruise off", "Arkalen" has not only a resolving effect, but also anesthetic. Therefore, it is often used to heal sunburn and abrasions. Sports doctors often use this ointment as a massage, for sprains and myalgia.
Note that consumers confirm the effectiveness of the drug in their reviews. The ointment quickly eliminates bruises on the body, but you need to use it on the face with great care. Unfortunately, herbal ingredients can cause allergic reactions. However, for people leading an active lifestyle, Arkalen is indispensable as a means of a fairly wide spectrum of action.
To relieve pain, it is recommended to alternate the gel from bruises with drugs based on diclofenac, ketoprofen, nimesulide, ibuprofen.
The badyaga plant has long been used in folk medicine to remove bruises, thanks to a pronounced absorbable effect. You can use this tool in the form of a powder. Badyag is mixed with oil or water and put the pulp directly on the bruise. After 10 to 15 minutes, completely wash off with water. This method has been tested by more than one generation and its effectiveness is beyond doubt. However, in concentrated form, the powder of badiagi has a strong irritating effect and causes peeling of the skin. Therefore, against bruises on the face, it is better to use gels, which include this plant.
"Troxevasin", "Lyoton", heparin ointment or "Troxerutin" do not need additional presentation. These drugs are not intended directly to eliminate bruises, but in everyday life we quite often use them. By the way, anti-varicose ointments give a much better effect than special gels. They quickly resolve the bruising, and the swelling disappears, literally before our eyes.
Having in your medicine cabinet one of the above tools, you can easily cope with bruises. However, if medications are unavailable for some reason, this is not a cause for despair. There are many ways to get rid of trouble quickly enough. Use ice immediately after injury. Cold constricts blood vessels, and the resulting bruise will no longer be crimson - red.
After a day, you can use warming compresses, which have the exact opposite effect. Strengthening blood flow, hot baths and lotions accelerate the resorption of hematomas. With severe swelling, you can use a decoction of parsley. Field horsetail will help relieve pain from a bruise. iodine grid also helps . All these funds can be used both separately and in combination with pharmacy drugs.