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How do you get rid of a bruise?
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Time: Local heat (warm compresses) can help speed resorption, but mostly will just take 7-14 days to reabsorb.
Answered 9/2/2013
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Just a bruise?: Leave it alone! if painful or swollen or hot, see pcp.
Answered 6/30/2018
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