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What Causes A Red Spot On The Scalp Post Injury From A Fall?

Hi my 8 month baby fell down from cot three days back .he cried for 2 minutes .i examined him to see any injury nothing was there.today there is the red spot in the left side(back) of his head and he looks normal when touching that spot.do i need to go to doctor.kindly suggest.
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, the red spot on the scalp indicates hematoma formation beneath the skin layers involving subcutaneous tissue.

* Minor level hematomas do resolve with ice application over a period of time.

* If it is of moderate to large size, possibility of infection or expansion is there and hence I personally prefer to prescribe

- antibiotic as penicillin or others
- anti inflammatory with proteolytic enzymes, as bedanzen forte or else.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes A Red Spot On The Scalp Post Injury From A Fall?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, the red spot on the scalp indicates hematoma formation beneath the skin layers involving subcutaneous tissue. * Minor level hematomas do resolve with ice application over a period of time. * If it is of moderate to large size, possibility of infection or expansion is there and hence I personally prefer to prescribe - antibiotic as penicillin or others - anti inflammatory with proteolytic enzymes, as bedanzen forte or else. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel