Apply a cold compress or wrapped ice pack for 10–15 minutes at a time during the first 24 hours
Use a warm compress for 10–15 minutes at a time after the first 24–48 hours
Gently massage the area around the hickey, not directly on it if it is painful
Apply arnica gel or vitamin K cream if available
Use aloe vera gel to soothe the skin
Cover the hickey with makeup or a color corrector
Wear clothing or accessories that hide the area
Avoid picking, scratching, or rubbing the hickey
Give it time, since hickeys usually fade on their own within several days to two weeks