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A hickey is a bruise that develops when someone sucks on another person’s skin. Some people may need to cover hickeys when they appear on visible parts of the body, such as the neck. Hickeys are harmless and normally go way on their own after several days. Applying an ice pack to the affected area as soon as possible is the best way to reduce the appearance and any pain or swelling. Taking OTC pain relievers such as ibuprofen can also help relieve tenderness.
Hickeys, or love bites, are bruises that can appear when someone sucks on another person’s skin. Hickeys tend to disappear on their own after several days, but some home remedies may help get rid of them faster. If the hickey is tender, taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medication such as ibuprofen might help relieve any pain or swelling.
Vitamin K plays an important role in blood clotting and wound healing. Although vitamin K deficiency is rare, it can make a person more prone to bruising and bleeding problems. One 2002 study investigated the use of topical vitamin K in people having laser treatment for facial spider veins.
Participants who used a vitamin K cream following laser treatment had reduced bruising compared with those who used a placebo cream. However, using the cream before the treatment did not prevent bruising from occurring. Many vitamin K creams are available to buy online. A person can also eat foods rich in vitamin K or take vitamin supplements to boost healing. Good sources of vitamin K include:
leafy green vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli
meat, dairy products, and eggs
vegetable oils, particularly soybean and canola oil
certain fruits, such as blueberries, grapes, and figs
A person can purchase vitamin K supplements online.
The body needs vitamin C to make a protein called collagen. This is essential for wound healing and maintaining healthy skin, blood vessels, and cartilage. Vitamin C deficiency, or scurvy, is uncommon but can cause a range of symptoms. These can include bruising more easily and slower wound healing. Although there is a little scientific evidence to support its use, a person can try applying a vitamin C cream to the affected area to improve healing.
Eating plenty of vitamin C-rich foods may help boost skin healing. Foods high in vitamin C include:
citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruit
red and green peppers
kiwifruit
broccoli
cantaloupe
tomatoes
fortified breakfast cereals