1. Ice application

After you discover the hickey, apply an ice pack or ice spoon to the hickey as soon as possible. You can wrap the ice cubes in a towel, or use a ready-made ice pack, or put the spoon in the refrigerator for a few minutes before taking it out, and then apply it on the hickey for up to 20 minutes. Then remove the ice pack or spoon, wait a few minutes, and then apply it again. If you use a spoon, remember to use force. The harder it is, the more effective it will be.

2. Hot compress

If the hickey does not disappear after two or three days, use a hot towel to apply it and keep applying it. When the towel becomes cold, put it in hot water and wring it out before applying it, just apply it a few times. Of course, you can also use a heat pack, which is more convenient, or to warm the baby, but be careful of burns.

3. Toothbrush

Use a new toothbrush or a small comb and gently brush the hickey and surrounding areas. Doing this can speed up blood circulation, but don't brush too hard, as it will be counterproductive. Then wait about 15 minutes for the redness and swelling to subside before applying ice. If the hickey still hasn't faded, try it again.

4. Toothpaste

Use toothpaste after using your toothbrush. Gently apply a layer of toothpaste to the hickey and leave it there. After a few minutes, when the toothpaste has penetrated into the skin and the pain is gone, wipe it off with a hot towel. The hickey will fade in about 24 hours. If it doesn't fade, apply toothpaste again.

5. Peppermint

The stimulating effect of peppermint oil can accelerate blood circulation and alleviate capillary damage. Gently apply some peppermint oil or peppermint toothpaste to the hickey. It may sting a little at first, but it will go away. Do not apply more than twice a day. After applying the peppermint oil, just leave it there. After applying the peppermint toothpaste, you need to wipe it off with a hot towel