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Why Did A Bump On The Head Post Injury Look Like An Infection?
My husband bumped his bald head on a chandelier and a red raised bump showed up the next day. Over the last 5 days, the red area has itched slightly and has looked more irritated like a rash. He has also developed some mildly itchy pimples . . . .a few on his head and now he has noticed some on his body (back, stomach, legs). He thinks it could be a fungal infection of some kind, but is wondering how it could be connected to bumping his head on the chandelier first. He did have chicken pox at age 8. Thank you
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
Hi there,
chances of infection is less unless there is break in tissue.the scaling is mainly due to tissue injury.if there is pustule( pus collection ) he may require antibiotics.however as you said he has these on his body as well its least likely pustule.
chances of infection is less unless there is break in tissue.the scaling is mainly due to tissue injury.if there is pustule( pus collection ) he may require antibiotics.however as you said he has these on his body as well its least likely pustule.
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