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I bumped my forehead on a sink a week ago and it's a bit pinkish and there's a hard bump on it. will there be a scar from it/when will the bump goaway?

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Dr. Mark Dickson answered

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Usually no problem: It can take 2-3 wks for any inflammation to resolve after trauma. If there is no laceration,, there probably won't be a scar. Rarely is the swelling permanent.

Answered 6/6/2015

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A member asked:

I bumped my forehead on a sink a week ago and it's a bit pinkish and there's a hard bump on it. will there be a scar from it/when will the bump goaway?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Dickson answered

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