text: Oh, I  heard all sorts of things about trying to rid yourself of a hickey when I was a kid, We tried ice packs, peanut butter, cover up make up, combing it....sorry to tell you none of it works...Only TIME will take it away. Turtle necks will at least hide it, but unless you live in a cold climate it won't be a choice. Best bet is not to let it happen again. They really are nasty looking, and amount to nothing more than a bruise, and people staring and talking about you.