How to quickly remove bruises under the eyes?
If a person's life passes in a mobile and physically active mode, then it is not surprising that from time to time he can find in himself such an unpleasant "find" as a bruise: motley and painful, he treacherously "flaunts" on his face, spoiling not only the appearance but also the quality of life. A bruise is called nothing more than a hemorrhage located in the upper layers of the skin. Of course, it is impossible to predict its occurrence with absolute precision. Some people do not even notice a bruise right away, and only soreness and swelling make them pay attention and reveal this unpleasant fact on their face.
The reason for the appearance of a bruise under the eye can be different: in some people, this kind of hemorrhage occurs even after minor damage in a domestic environment (it is worth clinging to a piece of furniture or showing awkwardness in movements), while in others, a bruise is preceded by a serious physical injury (most often - hit). It is not necessary to discount the category of people who are prone to bruising due to the individual characteristics of the body, because fragility of blood vessels is a fairly common phenomenon today.
A bruise under the eye is a frequent phenomenon, every person has seen it in other people at least once in his life, or, due to certain circumstances, he himself experienced this trouble. It cannot be denied that such a nuance attracts increased attention, but, unfortunately, not on the positive side. Close people seek to find out from the "owner" of the bruise the cause of its occurrence, unfamiliar ones simply follow their eyes and create a train of ambiguous remarks. In a word, a black eye is one sheer inconvenience, so every person seeks to get rid of such a defect as soon as possible.
Content:
- What is a bruise really?
- First aid
- Eliminate pain
- Medications for black eye
- Traditional medicine in the treatment of bruises
- How to disguise a black eye?
What is a bruise really?
It is not at all necessary to have a medical education in order to realize the fact of the dissimilarity between intradermal and external hemorrhage. Of course, in the case of the external one, everything is more or less clear, because in this case there is a violation of the integrity of the skin, which is not a prerequisite for the formation of intradermal hemorrhage.
The mechanism of occurrence of a bruise is as follows: a blow occurs, the blood vessels are damaged and under the influence of mechanical stress are injured, after which the blood in them fills the subcutaneous space, soaking the thickness of the epidermis, which actually forms a bruise.
Everyone knows the change in the color of a bruise from purple-red through purple to a yellow or pink hue. Initially, the bruise is invisible, after a couple of days it is clearly visible on the skin, and over time its size and color intensity decrease.
Many people, who do not have special training in the field of medical care, try to apply something cold to the damaged area immediately after injury. This is due to the occurrence of painful sensations and the natural desire of a person to limit them. In fact, applying cold to the injured area of the face or body is the most correct tactic, since only in this case it is possible to limit the size of the bruise and speed up the healing process.
First aid
Timeliness and immediacy are key words to keep in mind when giving first aid to another or helping yourself after an eye injury.
First of all, you need to apply cold. In this case, improvised means in the form of snow, ice or even coins will come in handy. A cold compress is most often used: for this, a gauze cloth, folded several times, should be moderately blotted with cold water and applied to the site of the injury so that the compress not only covers, but also exceeds the area of damage by 2-3 cm, since initially there is swelling has a somewhat spilled character.
Eliminate pain
A cold compress is a classic method for solving this kind of problem. The popularity of the method is explained by its versatility, because by applying cold one can not only avoid the appearance of extensive edema, but also significantly reduce pain.
But since pain sensitivity is different for each person, it cannot be ruled out that a cold compress will not bring the expected result, therefore, in some situations, a person needs to take an anesthetic.
It should be noted that, despite its good analgesic effect, aspirin has such a side effect as blood thinning, which makes the use of this drug inappropriate in the case of bruising.
Medications for black eye
Applying cold to the damaged area of the face is only part of the measures for treating a black eye. The main part of therapy consists in applying special medicines to the swollen place - this will not be able to completely eliminate the appearance of a bruise, but, in any case, it will speed up the healing process.
Today pharmacies are ready to offer a variety of anticoagulant drugs of various forms: ointments, gels and creams are the most relevant for the treatment of bruises.
The most popular and effective drugs for black eye:
- Troxevasin. The demand for the drug is explained by its high quality: regular application of troxevasin to the damaged area will ensure the elimination of the bruise under the eye in 2-3 days;
- "Bruise-Off" is an ointment, the peculiarity of which lies in its composition. Leech extract is widely known for its anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory effects. The visible effect is achieved after 2-3 days from the beginning of application. The ointment is also valuable as a concealer - its ability to retouch a black eye is in no way inferior to a foundation;
- Heparin ointment. If heparin ointment is applied to the affected area at intervals of 8-9 hours, a positive result can be expected in the shortest possible time. The fact is that the product contains in its composition components that can not only dissolve the existing subcutaneous hemorrhage, but also significantly reduce the pain that accompanies the bruise under the eye.
- Lyoton. For several reasons, this remedy is recognized and approved by doctors: the drug has not only anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant effects, but also the ability to strengthen the walls of the vessel.
An alternative to these drugs can serve as agents, which include ascorbic and niacin, known for their ability to prevent fragility of blood vessels and capillaries.
Traditional medicine in the treatment of bruises
The following remedies will come to the rescue of adherents of traditional medicine:
- Badyaga: badyagi lotions, prepared in a ratio of 1: 2 (1 teaspoon of powder to 2 teaspoons of warm water), will accelerate blood circulation, thereby helping to dissolve the black eye. The product is not scarce - almost every pharmacy can offer this dried sea sponge, crushed to a powdery state;
- Potatoes: a homogeneous mass of warm grated potatoes will effectively contribute to the early disappearance of the black eye;
- Honey: a compress made from honey, 1 egg yolk, 0.5 tbsp. Will have a healing effect. tablespoons of flour and 1 tbsp. tablespoons of vegetable oil. After applying a homogeneous mass to the bruise, this area of the skin is covered with plastic wrap. A beneficial effect can be achieved if the procedure is repeated 2-3 times over two days.
On the subject: Other folk remedies
How to disguise a black eye?
Circumstances that do not allow to be at home until the bruise on the face disappears completely, it is forced to mask it, because aesthetic appeal is important for every person.
Foundation, powder, concealer or theatrical make-up - many tools are now ready to help in case of such an annoying defect as a black eye. It is important to correctly approach the issue and apply the concealer correctly: if it suits the type and tone of the skin, and the layer is not too thick, the forced makeup will be invisible to others.
The best way to mask a bruise is a two-tone corrector, consisting of light green and body pigments. Green is great at hiding redness and bruising, and with a natural shade, you can paint over green. Be sure to apply makeup on the other side of your face to maintain color balance.
Author of the article: Alekseeva Maria Yurievna | Therapist
Education: From 2010 to 2016 Practitioner of the therapeutic hospital of the central medical-sanitary unit No. 21, city of elektrostal. Since 2016 she has been working in the diagnostic center No. 3.
