Has anyone got any tips on getting bruises to go down?
I fell over the other day and have now got the biggest bruise all over my shin and ankle.  I've got a big party to go to this weekend and wanted to wear a skirt but won't be able to at this rate - HELP!!

Go to Boots the chemist and buy Arnica 30c, follow the doseage instructions, works a treat :-)

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! :)

You can get arnica cream too

There was some rather interesting research by Exeter University recently that showed Arnica was ineffective although did have a psychosomatic effect.  My consultant explained it all to me when I was in hospital recently with some rather decent bruising despite taking arnica.  If it works for you though, then all well and good.

I can recommend Lasonil cream from the chemist although read the 'terms and conditions' carefully!

What can happen if I don't?!!

Witch hazel is excellent for bruises but you might be a bit late now, you need to put it on pretty soon after hurting yourself. It comes in a bottle & you apply it neat several times over the day.

Christine, Spain.

Do you mean 'what will happen' if you don't believe in arnica??  It will either work or it won't.  Its certainly not harmful.

You should read the instructions on Lasonil cream because it is a heparinoid cream and you mustn't use it if you are taking anti-coagulants, etc.

Ive heard witch hazel too :)

Dark leggings or tights work best :D

Foundation!!!  My dog ran into me a few day's before my work xmas do.  Bruise on shin...Put foundation on it :D
Sarah

you could buy some camoflaug makeup , derma blend dose one its £15 thou boots advertised doing it but i went into my local branch and they dident have it .
boots do legmakeup for thread veins it was it a yellow bottle when i looked dont know what its like i just saw it on the shelf

Thank you all for your suggestions. I bought some arnica massage balm from Boots last night, so fingers crossed it will do some good.
I was a bit worried about using make up, in case it rubs off on my skirt! :)

If at all possible an ice compress is excellent for reducing bruising, but it haas to be applied as soon as possible after the event.  Lavender oil diluted in vegetable oil is good once you have the bruising, takes away the pain too.

Arnica needs to be applied or taken straight away.  It will help, I swear by it.