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1 Year Old Child, Head Injury Due To Fall, Knot, Bruise, Dent In Forehead. Will The Dent Be Permanent?
My 1 year old son had a pretty nasty fall a little over a week ago where he hit his head. A huge knot formed and went away after a day or so and his bruise is starting to go away now, however he has a large dent in his forehead where he hit it. My husband is concerned that the dent will be permanent. Should it go away eventually or will he have a dent in his forehead forever now?
Wed, 11 Jul 2012
Facial and scalp injury heals rapidly. If forehead scar is deep it may persist. But if it is superficial, it may go away. 1 week time is too small a time for complete healing -which may take about 3-4 weeks. I hope you have got your infant checked for any other internal brain injury or fracture of skull bone? If yes,then just wait for 2-3 weeks.
If you have any other concern, please get back to us.
With regards,
Dr Kuldeep
If you have any other concern, please get back to us.
With regards,
Dr Kuldeep
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