How to treat bruised heals

Now, the expression "bruised heel" is probably most common to athletes but dermatologists do see it plenty of times and in fact they call it black heel. Bruised heels can look serious and remain a nuisance. Learn about treating bruised heels from a doctor in this medical how-to video.

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About this Author
Dr. Loretta Ciraldo, the author of the book Six Weeks to Sensational Skin, is a board certified dermatologist who has made numerous appearances on television shows such as Good Morning America. She holds a degree from Hunter College in New York, an M.D. from Downstate University at SUNY, and did her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Ciraldo has been a board-certified dermatologist since 1982, and is currently a voluntary professor at the University of Miami, where she runs a clinic in cosmetic dermatology.