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I got punched in the nose today and there is huge patch of redness, i was wondering when will the redness go away and if it will scar? thanks.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fine: After a punch/trauma, redness and swelling are very common and are most often self limiting and go away within a week or so. Scarring should not occur from a punch that has simply caused redness. Good luck.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 1/8/2014

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