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I hit the bridge of my nose on a wooden chair very hard and woke up with a dark bruise. 6 weeks have passed and now there is a red spot. how do i fix?

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Dr. James Burns answered

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If no pain, and: Profile of nose is normal for you, no nose bleeds or other symptoms give it a little longer to dissipate. A small abrasion or laceration after striking your nose could cause the same finding and the redness could be infection if tender or inflammation from healing process.

Answered 12/18/2013

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A member asked:

I hit the bridge of my nose on a wooden chair very hard and woke up with a dark bruise. 6 weeks have passed and now there is a red spot. how do i fix?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Burns answered

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