Treatment Bruising

This section is about what over the counter treatments are available (not all treatments may be available in that country) and how they help.

Please check all ingredients and check one is not allergic or sensitive to them

Aim:

Provide pain relief and continue your daily routine.

There are a wide range of painkillers and anti-inflammatory painkillers available and are available in a variety of forms from sachets, liquids, lozenges, tablets and soluble tablets and patches.

Paracetamol

Paracetamol has no anti-inflammatory action. It does help to reduce temperature and pain by blocking signals to the brain and is gentle on the stomach.
Paracetamol must be taken to the manufacturer’s direction.
Do not exceed dose as it can be dangerous.
Please be aware Paracetamol can be found in many cold and flu products so don’t take them together or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.
Do not store in the fridge

Aspirin, Ibuprofen

These are known as NSAID Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.
They have painkilling, anti-inflammatory and lowering fever properties by helping to blocking prostaglandins.
They can cause stomach upset (extra caution must be taken with those who have a stomach ulcer) so it is important to have it with or after food.
It can also raise one’s blood pressure (extra caution on those with heart problems).
They must be taken according to manufacturer’s directions as exceeding the does can be dangerous. Please be aware that cold and flu products have NSAIDs, do not take at same time or talk to your pharmacist if one is not sure.

Bruising gels

This product is an herbal formula believed to help with bruising.

Witch Hazel

It contains tannins which has:

Antioxidant properties
Anti-inflammatory activity
non anti-inflammatory activity that fights against bacteria
Can act as an astringent by drying out the skin
Always use a high quality forms (many cosmetics contain perfumed products and other additives which may not agree with your skin)- preferably non alcohol and/or contain aloe vera (has antiseptic properties and good for sunburns as well as moisturising properties) and/or hyaluronic acid (act as a good moisturiser)
It does not help to get rid of itchiness
It is not be advisable for certain skin conditions, such as rosacea and/or extreme dryness as it can be very drying, which could cause your skin to overproduce oil and worsen blemishes.
If one have any open skin areas, the product also cause the skin to burn when applied and/or one may want to use with caution if you have sensitive skin. If one finds condition is getting worst after using witch hazel then stop using it.
If you’re trying out witch hazel for the first time, it’s a good idea to test it out in a small area of skin away from your face, such as the inside of your arm. If you don’t see any redness, rash, or dryness after a couple of days, then you can try it out on your face.
Do not apply under the skin directly to help bags under the eye (mix with other creams and/or lotions).
If using this product and have signs of an allergic/anaphylaxis reaction, such as problems breathing, hives, facial swelling, or swelling of your lips, tongue, or throat, call for an ambulance and seek emergency medical attention.

Rubbing alcohol/Surgical spirit

Kills bacteria but doesn’t necessarily prevent their growth (if rubbing alcohol is mixed in with another solution, it must be more of more than half to be effective)
It can also kill fungus and viruses.
Never drink rubbing alcohol it can be fatal.
One should only use it on your skin and never let children use it without supervision.
Never use rubbing alcohol topically to reduce fever and in hot baths — it’s ineffective as well as alcohol can absorb in the skin and become toxic
Rubbing alcohol is also highly flammable, so never use it near an open flame or high heat.
Rubbing alcohol can cause the skin to get very dry as it has anti-stringent properties, it can be very drying to skin so don’t use on any dry areas i.e acne and dry skin eczema , which could cause your skin to overproduce oil and worsen blemishes.
Applying it after shaving or to open acne areas can cause a burning sensation. Best to avoid as it can cause a chemical burn.
Best to avoid if one has neurological conditions and/or heart conditions.
If one finds condition is getting worst after using witch hazel then stop using it.
If using this product and have signs of an anaphylaxis/allergic reaction, such as problems breathing, hives, facial swelling, or swelling of your lips, tongue, or throat, call for an ambulance and seek emergency medical attention.