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I really need some advice from anyone who’s dealt with something like this! Over three years ago, I took a nasty hit to the head when I slammed into an open car trunk. It was right above my forehead, dead center—the skin split, there was plenty of blood, and I ended up with this massive bump that felt like the bone itself might have been damaged. For a long time, you could only really feel the lump, but after about eighteen months, things started getting weird. The bump began to swell, and this little soft, reddish sphere appeared right on top of it—it looks almost shiny and translucent if you look closely. My husband kept insisting it just looked like a giant pimple, but it didn't hurt like one, and you couldn't squeeze it at all. My primary care doctor told me it was likely just some scar tissue from the impact that had become inflamed, and she mentioned she’d give me a referral to a plastic surgeon this fall. Well, today, this little sphere on top actually started leaking something sticky, kind of like resin, and as soon as I applied a bit of pressure around it, this dark yellow pus mixed with blood just squeezed out like something from a tube. A good amount came out, and now, when I press it, only a little blood oozes out. I’ve already cleaned the whole area with disinfectant. Honestly, the main bump seems a bit smaller now, but that red little nub is still there and looks sort of like a skin tag. The problem is, my doctor isn't in the office right now, and since it's the weekend, I'm spiraling a bit wondering if I should have just gone straight to the ER. On one hand, it feels like I'm overreacting to something minor, but on the other... Help!!