Submitted by DwagonFyre t3_xxadwj in askscience
fullcolorkitten t1_irbsr7r wrote
Reply to comment by DRAGONMASTER- in What happens when a bruise heals? by DwagonFyre
Neosporin wouldn't help. A bath may increase good blood flow but probably won't improve on the bruise healing to a noticeable degree. Ibuprofen can make blood thinner and increase bleeding so would be counterproductive at least right away. I don't know what if any benefit steroids would have.
Bruising often accompanies injury or trauma - some treatments may decrease pain and swelling making the area look better but not necessarily healing the bruising faster.
conspiracydawg t1_ircy8ux wrote
What WOULD help it heal faster?
RicketyHandjob t1_iref1wj wrote
Eating a well-balanced diet. Assuming you're otherwise healthy, nutrient deficiencies prolong wound healing.
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