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Should The Mark Left After Hitting The Head Should Be Consulted With A Doctor?

Hi, my baby hit his head on the corner of a metal chair. that was in may when he was only 15 month old. now hes 2 years old and still have the mark on his forehead. it looks like dented/hollow out.. just a small dented line.. is it alarming?thank you so much
posted on Sat, 5 Apr 2014
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Hi...if he's active otherwise and developing normally, you need not worry. That dent will gradually get covered with tissue. Don't worry.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Should The Mark Left After Hitting The Head Should Be Consulted With A Doctor?

Hi...if he s active otherwise and developing normally, you need not worry. That dent will gradually get covered with tissue. Don t worry. Regards - Dr. Sumanth