How to quickly remove strawberry stains: The most popular method on the Internet revealed
Strawberry marks (hickeys) are a sweet "little annoyance" between couples, but they may cause embarrassment if they appear in a conspicuous location. Combining the popular discussions and scientific methods on the Internet in the past 10 days, this article has compiled practical tips to quickly eliminate strawberry marks to help you deal with it easily.
1. The formation principle of strawberry prints

Strawberry prints are essentially congestion caused by ruptured capillaries under the skin, and usually take 3-7 days to resolve naturally. The following are the characteristics of different stages:
| stage | time | performance |
|---|---|---|
| acute phase | 0-24 hours | Bright red, slightly swollen |
| absorption period | 2-4 days | purple-red → bluish-yellow |
| regression period | 5-7 days | light yellow →disappear |
2. Five accelerated elimination methods that are hotly discussed on the Internet
| method | Operation steps | effectiveness | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternating hot and cold compresses | 1. Apply ice for 10 minutes in the first 24 hours 2. Later heat compress (around 40℃) | ★★★★☆ | Avoid frostbite/scald |
| Vitamin K topical | Apply vitamin K cream 2-3 times daily | ★★★☆☆ | Skin test required |
| Massage + essential oil | Dilute tea tree essential oil and massage gently in circular motions | ★★★☆☆ | Avoid broken skin |
| Concealer makeup | 1. Green concealer to neutralize redness 2. Skin color foundation coverage | ★★★★★ | Instant effect is best |
| Oral aspirin | Short-term use (need to follow medical advice) | ★★☆☆☆ | Use with caution in those with gastrointestinal discomfort |
3. Tips for TikTok/Xiaohongshu to become popular
The folk remedies that have been popular on social platforms recently were evaluated by medical blogger @ Dermatology Dr. Li:
| method | Material | Actual measurement effect |
|---|---|---|
| Coin scraping method | Disinfected coins | May worsen bruising (not recommended) |
| Mint toothpaste compress | Menthol toothpaste | Short-term cooling sensation, no real effect |
| Banana peel patch | fresh banana peel | Slight anti-inflammatory effect ★★☆☆☆ |
4. Advice from professional doctors (from Weibo health topic list)
1.The golden 48 hour rule: Initial ice application can reduce the congestion area by 30%
2. Avoid rubbing hard, as it may prolong recovery time
3. People with sensitive skin should use folk remedies with caution. It is recommended to useMadecassosideointment
5. Emergency treatment plan
If emergency covering is required within 24 hours, please refer to the following steps:
1. Apply cold compress for 15 minutes to shrink blood vessels
2. Apply withHeparin sodiumOintments (such as Xilator)
3. Use NYX six-color concealer palette (a popular product from Xiaohongshu)
4. Finally, spray makeup setting spray to solidify
6. Prevention Tips
1. Control the sucking intensity when kissing
2. Select the area covered by clothing
3. Those with a constitution prone to leaving marks can supplement vitamin C in advance
Note: The effects of the above methods vary from person to person. If the strawberry marks persist for 2 weeks or are accompanied by pain, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time.
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