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Bump On Forehead. Is Getting Itchy, Red And Sore. Should I Seek Medical Attention?
Question: I have had a bump on my forehead for many years - I believe it is a haematoma from going through a windscreen when I was a child. Lately the bump is getting itchy and sometimes gettting red and sore. Should I go and see someone or not worry about it
Hi.
Thanks for posting your query.
Your History is suggestive of a trauma in childhood, an organised haematoma can get infected and present as a red itchy and tender swelling in late age.
Before confirming the diagnosis, I need one clarification - Was there any swelling may be a small one present at the same site before injury?
If yes, there are chances this was a cyst which has got infected.
If no, it is a hematoma which is infected.
In either case, you need to see a surgeon, control infection and get it incised and removed.
Hope, I have cleared your doubts. Do accept my reply if there are no further queries.
Regards.
Thanks for posting your query.
Your History is suggestive of a trauma in childhood, an organised haematoma can get infected and present as a red itchy and tender swelling in late age.
Before confirming the diagnosis, I need one clarification - Was there any swelling may be a small one present at the same site before injury?
If yes, there are chances this was a cyst which has got infected.
If no, it is a hematoma which is infected.
In either case, you need to see a surgeon, control infection and get it incised and removed.
Hope, I have cleared your doubts. Do accept my reply if there are no further queries.
Regards.
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