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Can I Treat Hematoma With White Petroleum Jelly And Keeping The Area Bandaged?
I have a contusion/hematoma on my leg and the bruised skin is beginning to peel. I bumped my leg about three weeks ago. The area is tender and I would like to know how to treat the area. Do I use white petroleum or another ointment and do I keep the area bandaged.
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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No need for bandage. You can definitely do gentle massage with white petroleum or other ointment like Betadine. You should also take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and acetaminophen for faster resorption of Hematoma. Usually, it takes 1-2 months for complete resolution in Hematoma.
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No need for bandage. You can definitely do gentle massage with white petroleum or other ointment like Betadine. You should also take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and acetaminophen for faster resorption of Hematoma. Usually, it takes 1-2 months for complete resolution in Hematoma.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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