A hematoma is the accumulation of blood, limited in volume, in any cavity. Such damage is sometimes called a blood tumor. Before a hematoma forms, hemorrhage occurs, which occurs mainly with rupture of blood vessels.
The hematoma on the face can reach quite large sizes. This is due to the large number of blood vessels in this zone and the presence of fatty tissue, which is located under the skin in the form of a thick and loose layer. In some cases, a hematoma can spread to the neck, back, décolleté, scalp. Sometimes the mucous membrane of the oral and nasal region, the tongue is affected.
A hematoma on the face belongs to the subcutaneous variety of this damage, and in most cases does not pose any threat to life. It can occur as a result of a blow or an unsuccessful fall. But the appearance of a hematoma may be due to a lack of vitamin C and rutin in the body. In this case, it appears even from a light blow or slight push.
When a hematoma occurs on the face, the victim feels tension in the affected area, as well as pain, which, if you press on the hemorrhage, increases. In addition, a swelling appears and the skin color changes from lilac red (immediately after the injury) to yellowish green when healing. Usually the general condition of the victim does not change. However, during resorption of a large hematoma, a temperature increase of up to 38 degrees, and sometimes higher, is possible. Severe pain occurs due to compression of the nerve endings and painkillers are taken to relieve it.
Hematoma on the face usually disappears within a week, which is much earlier than on other parts of the body. But few people want to show off with such "jewelry" even for such a short time. Therefore, if there are hematomas on the face, treatment should be started immediately. To do this, cold should be applied to the site of damage, and in the first hours it is advisable to perform this procedure every 20 minutes. You can use the ice of their refrigerator, but a napkin soaked in ice water is also suitable. Under the influence of the cold, the blood vessels narrow, which will reduce the swelling and size of the blood tumor.
If there is a hematoma on the forehead, then you can make a pressure bandage. The bandage will reduce the pressure inside the vessels and much less blood will flow out of them. The next day, the need for cold disappears. On the contrary, the affected area must be heated in order to accelerate the resorption process. UV radiation, physiotherapy give a good effect.
There are many methods for treating hematomas, including on the face, using folk recipes. Very often used bodyagi. It can be found in the pharmacy in the form of powder, which must be diluted and applied to the lesion. But it’s easier to buy a ready-made cream, which includes a bodysuit. Often, traditional healers to get rid of hematomas recommend arnica, which can be used both internally and externally. But this should be done carefully.
However, if there is a hematoma on the face, including on the forehead, it will not be superfluous to go to a specialist consultation to exclude a head injury. This is especially true for children. If the hematoma is significant, does not resolve for a long time or has suppuration, then you can’t do without going to the doctor. Indeed, in the immediate vicinity is the brain and complications may occur: for example, suppuration can lead to sepsis.
With large hematomas, often liquid blood is aspirated by puncture and appropriate treatment is prescribed. If suppuration has occurred, then an operation is performed to remove the focus of infection, establish drainage and prescribe a course of antibiotics. When the hematoma does not resolve for a long time, then in many cases repeated punctures give a good effect, in which penicillin is injected into its cavity.