Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with bruises.

Ignore: Do see a doctor if you have a bruise that is worsening and you are taking a blood thinner.

If: If you bruise easily happens, you need to see your doctor.

Ice: Ice first (prevents inflammation/bruises from occurring) Heat later (gets circulation to resorb it).

Ignore: Don't hesitate—apply pressure at first blush! Elevate, ice and compress. Don't let it expand.

Ignore: Immediately put ice on any injury to reduce the swelling and the chance of bruising. Ice >20 minute.

Ignore: Rest , ice, heat and compress with an ace wrap.

Ignore: If not completely resolved within 2 weeks,seek medical attention.

Ignore: You can tell how old a bruise is by its color. There is no help to make them go away—avg. is 2 wks.

Ignore: Seek immediate medical attention if you start developing bruises with no justifying trauma.

Ignore: Arnica Montana may help bruising disappear quicker and eases the discomfort of the bruise.

Ignore: Ice the bruise for no more than 15 minutes per hour.

Ignore: Arnica helps reduce bruising Bromelin (found in pineapple) helps reduce bruising glycerin helps too.

Apply: Apply ice wrapped in a towel several times a day for the first day or two.

Ignore: Do use ice in first 24-48 hours. Give it time to heal. Expect a colorful progression!

Ignore: Ice initially, 20 min on/off for first 24 hours. Heat helps for large bruises after 1-2 weeks.

Ignore: Do apply ice, compress, elevate, rest Don't apply heat until the following day Avoid NSAIDs.