Associated symptoms
The most common accompanying symptom of a bump on the forehead is pain. If the bump is caused by a fall or by hitting the head, the pain is initially sharp and bright and then changes to dull and throbbing. Usually the pain is also localized in the area of the bump on the forehead.
In the case of a severe injury, however, pain can also be felt all over the head, which may indicate a concussion. In such a case, other accompanying symptoms can occur in addition to a bump on the forehead. In addition to dizziness, visual disturbances and nausea up to vomiting can occur.
A doctor should be consulted at the latest when such symptoms occur. If no injury was the cause of the bump on the forehead, other accompanying symptoms can sometimes occur. An insect bite usually leads to severe itching.
An allergic reaction can be accompanied by shortness of breath and circulatory problems. Here too, a doctor should be called as soon as possible! Bumps on the forehead due to blocked sebaceous glands in acne can be accompanied by a feeling of pressure at the affected area.
Diagnosis
In most cases, it is not difficult to make a diagnosis if there is a bump on the forehead. The doctor asks how long the bump has existed and whether there was a trigger. Since in most cases the cause is an injury caused by an impact or a fall, no further diagnostic steps are usually necessary.
If necessary, the doctor will palpate the lump and in most cases can calm the patient down and send him home with instructions to cool the lump. However, if the patient should report severe dizziness, visual disturbances or nausea, either on his own initiative or on request, this may be an indication of a concussion. The doctor then usually carries out an orienting neurological examination and decides on the further procedure depending on the findings. If there are any abnormalities, hospital admission may be necessary for imaging and monitoring.
Treatment
In most cases, no special therapy is required for a bump on the forehead, as it will disappear by itself. If you have bumped your head, it is helpful to cool the affected area immediately if possible. In the further course of the treatment, you should also cool the bump on your forehead for a few minutes, for example with an ice pack wrapped in a kitchen towel.
In the case of a severe injury, which has also caused headaches or dizziness, you should also take it easy for some time until you feel better again. You should not lie flat, however, as this will make it more difficult to transport the tissue water back out of the lump. For other types of bumps on the forehead, a special form of therapy may be necessary.
If these are caused by blocked sebaceous glands in the context of acne, treatment by a dermatologist is recommended. The dermatologist can prescribe either an ointment or tablets to improve the appearance of the skin and thus prevent new bumps on the forehead. A bump due to a benign growth such as fatty tissue, i.e. a lipoma, usually does not need to be treated at all from a medical point of view.
However, a therapy can be considered for cosmetic reasons. The bulge on the forehead is then surgically removed in a minor operation. This can usually be carried out on an outpatient basis, so you do not have to stay in hospital.
