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What Does A Lump On Forehead Indicate?
My 18 year old son has developed a rather large lump on his forehead over his right eyebrow. The lump formed in a day. It doesn't hurt when pressed. It doesn't have a head as a pimple or boil would. IF this is a cyst, or boil, how is the best way to treat it?
Mon, 12 May 2014
Hi.
Cyst or boil does not grow to the size you notes in a day.
Most probably your son had a trauma, which he may be hiding.
or even a trivial trauma like a small puncture can cause a big swelling in a day.
Get all the blood work done including bleeding time , clotting time, platelet count.
consult a doctor to confirm what it is. Aspiration with tight bandage can help him recover fast.
Cyst or boil does not grow to the size you notes in a day.
Most probably your son had a trauma, which he may be hiding.
or even a trivial trauma like a small puncture can cause a big swelling in a day.
Get all the blood work done including bleeding time , clotting time, platelet count.
consult a doctor to confirm what it is. Aspiration with tight bandage can help him recover fast.
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