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Table of Contents
Common Causes
Appearance and Symptoms
Self-Care
Not Going Away
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Common Causes of a Bump on Your Forehead
Non-Acne and Without Injury
After Injury
A bump can form on the forehead after an injury. This can be from one of several causes like a fall, knocking against something, and a minor or major accident.
These bumps are calledhematomasand are a collection of blood that forms from broken blood vessels.“Goose egg” is a nickname for a hematoma on the forehead due to its round shape and size.
The severity of the hematoma will vary based on the cause. A serious head injury can cause bleeding inside the skull. This is an intracranial hematoma and is a life-threatening condition. Signs of an intracranial hematoma:
Acne-Related
Acne or conditions related to acne can cause a bump on the forehead and include:
Forehead Bump Appearance and Related Symptoms
Forehead bumps can appear in a variety of ways. When the bump is the result of aninfectionit will appear:
If an infection is the cause, there may be other signs of infection, such as fever and chills.
Bumps that are from an injury can appear purple or red colored from thebruise.Whereas, bumps from acne or pimples will be red or white.
Self-Care for a Minor Forehead Bump
It’s important to work with a healthcare provider to find the right treatment plan.
Bump on the Forehead That Does Not Go Down
When a bump on the forehead does not get better it is time to contact a healthcare provider. If the bump is from a skin condition contact a dermatologist (medical doctor specializing in conditions of the skin, hair, and nails). If the bump is from an injury or you are unsure of the cause contact your primary care provider.
However, if the injury is severe or causes other symptoms beyond a bump then do not wait to see if it will improve and seek medical attention. These symptoms can include:
Medical and Surgical Treatment Options
Bumps on the forehead that do not improve with home treatment may need additional medical or surgical removal. Cysts, osteomas, andlipomasare examples of bumps that may need surgical removal if they cause pain or additional symptoms.
Summary
Forehead bumps can occur from injury, various skin or medical conditions. They may improve with self-treatment but some bumps need medical attention. If the cause of the bump is unknown or if additional symptoms are present, contact a healthcare provider. They will be able to evaluate the bump and determine the best treatment plan.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Aurora Health Care.Osteoma tumor symptoms & treatment.Johns Hopkins Medicine.Sebaceous cysts.Johns Hopkins Medicine.Bites and stings: insects.OrthoInfo.Lipoma and atypical lipomatous tumors.Mercy Health.Bruise or hematoma.Merck Manual.Intracranial hematomas.National Institute of Health.Acne.DermNet.Milium.American Academy of Dermatology Association.Acne-like breakouts could be folliculitis.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Know the signs and symptoms of an infection.
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
Aurora Health Care.Osteoma tumor symptoms & treatment.Johns Hopkins Medicine.Sebaceous cysts.Johns Hopkins Medicine.Bites and stings: insects.OrthoInfo.Lipoma and atypical lipomatous tumors.Mercy Health.Bruise or hematoma.Merck Manual.Intracranial hematomas.National Institute of Health.Acne.DermNet.Milium.American Academy of Dermatology Association.Acne-like breakouts could be folliculitis.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Know the signs and symptoms of an infection.
Aurora Health Care.Osteoma tumor symptoms & treatment.
Johns Hopkins Medicine.Sebaceous cysts.
Johns Hopkins Medicine.Bites and stings: insects.
OrthoInfo.Lipoma and atypical lipomatous tumors.
Mercy Health.Bruise or hematoma.
Merck Manual.Intracranial hematomas.
National Institute of Health.Acne.
DermNet.Milium.
American Academy of Dermatology Association.Acne-like breakouts could be folliculitis.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Know the signs and symptoms of an infection.
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