Have Perfect Circle Like Swelling On The Head. Started Bleeding After Itching. What Should Be Done?

Posted on Sun, 7 Oct 2012

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Question : My sister has a perfect circle on her head. She itched it last night, found blood and alerted us. Now it's a scab that is a completely perfect small circle, like a dime.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The perfect circle like swelling on the head is likely to be a hematoma due to an injury earlier or a hemangioma. Since there is no pain in the area and there is blood in side the swelling, infection is not likely.
A direct examination by a physician will help in proper diagnosis. It is best to not to touch the swelling to avoid any further bleeding.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar