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What the best home remedies for bruises?

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Bruise: pain relief ad give it time. USUALLY WILL GO AWY IN ABOUT 2-3 weeks, depending on size . Symptomatic relief with cold compresses in fresh injury.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/1/2017

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Bruises: A normal bruise takes 1-2 weeks to resolve. You cannot hasten it; but it may be possible to camouflage it with powders that match your skin tone. All the best.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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