I have been using a ice pack (wrapped in a tea towel and heat pad for the past week following a calf muscle tear in the gym. I couldn't walk for 2 days. Now I can walk and it is definately getting better. Bruising has come out all over calf and ankle. Also redness...but not blotchy. My Dr has told me it is Erythema Ab Igne and to stop the heat and ice now since there is no swelling. I have just looked this up and want to know will my skin return to normal colour. I have no sores, itching or fishnet patterns. At first I thought it was one big bruise until my doctor told me this. How long will this take to go. will it go? please advise me. Thank you