Heparin
Whether heparin helps with a hematoma is controversial. Heparin is an active substance that is naturally produced in the human body, but can also be added artificially. Heparin prevents the clotting of blood in the body.
However, bleeding has already occurred in the case of a blue eye and heparin cannot penetrate the skin due to its large molecular structure. Nevertheless, ointments with heparin have proven to be effective in practice in the treatment of blue eyes. Applied as an ointment to the affected area, it can help to promote superficial blood circulation. Furthermore, it works against swelling and helps to remove accumulated water more quickly. Heparin helps the body to reduce bruising more quickly, which means that it fades faster.
Voltars
Voltaren is an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent that is freely available in pharmacies. A black eye not only looks unattractive, but can also be painful in many cases. Voltaren can be used to remedy this. The bruise around the eye does not disappear any faster, but can be used against the pain. Alternatively, other painkillers such as ibuprofen can be taken.
Homeopathy
In order to get rid of a black eye quickly, one can resort to homeopathic remedies. The best known of these is arnica, which is used for injuries, bruises and tissue damage of all kinds. Applied as an ointment to the skin around the eye, it can support healing. If arnica does not have the desired effect, Ledum can also be used. Ledum is a heather plant and is used for injuries of muscles, ligaments and joints.
Duration
Depending on the extent of the injury, the body’s ability to regenerate and care for the area, a black eye takes about 1-2 weeks to heal. A sign of the progressive healing is the change of color. Initially dyed red, the color of the damaged tissue changes from blue, to brown, green and finally to a pale yellow. This color change is related to the breakdown of red blood cells. If the blue eye has not improved significantly after 2 weeks, a doctor should be consulted to rule out any further damage such as fractures, etc.
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