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A 20-year-old female asked:

i hit the right side of my forehead on a chair pretty hard yesterday and today it hurts when i touch it is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 25 years experience

It can be: If you have a soft tissue issue - there may be inflammation which is tender to the touch. Take care.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

Today i see got this bump on my middle forehead if i touch it it hurts a little? Idk how i got this?

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Dr. Michael Tomeoanswered

Dermatology 38 years experience

Probable Acne cyst: Acne cysts pop up quickly and can cause pain or tenderness.

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A 17-year-old female asked:

Hi my forehead feels bruised when i touch it.

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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered

Family Medicine 32 years experience

Pain: Your frontal nerve runs up each side of your forehead. That can get irritaded and be painful.

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