Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For A Lump On The Head Caused Due To A Fall
My son fell off a skateboard about 2 months ago and hit his head very hard on the road. He didn t show any signs of concussion although it did hurt a lot and he had an abrasion with some blood. Now he has a spot on his head in the same area that is red and gets a yellow crust on it and it s itchy. Can it be related to his fall?
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
A history of fall with subsequent abrasion and bleeding is definitely due to fall.
The red spot is due to erythema and yellow crust that developed on the site is due to drying of the tissue fluid that oozed from the abrasion.
Itching can develop on the site of lesion when the lesion heals.
Thus, wait for thhe lesion to heal completely.
You can apply antibiotic ointment on the lesion.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
A history of fall with subsequent abrasion and bleeding is definitely due to fall.
The red spot is due to erythema and yellow crust that developed on the site is due to drying of the tissue fluid that oozed from the abrasion.
Itching can develop on the site of lesion when the lesion heals.
Thus, wait for thhe lesion to heal completely.
You can apply antibiotic ointment on the lesion.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further inquiries on surgery procedure and its risks or complications book an appointment now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....