Skin Injury (Cuts, Scrapes, and Bruises)

Home Care Advice - Bruises

Bruises

  • Apply a cold pack or ice bag wrapped in a wet cloth to the bruise once for 20 minutes to stop the bleeding.
  • After 48 hours apply a warm wet wash cloth for 10 minutes 3 times per day to help reabsorb the blood.

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