Thanks Ginger, your tips are very helpful! I should have specified that I usually only expose wounds to air once they’re well on their way to healing! For me, if I don’t allow some air flow, even while using gauze, etc. my wounds take twice as long to heal.

You’re right about one thing, it is a never ending battle! I realize once these bruises start happening they are likely to be a part of my life from now on. Reading so many great suggestions and tips, I know I’m not alone. I think we all just want to better ourselves if we can. To live more carefree and wear a short sleeve shirt for goodness sake! 😀