Face With Head-Bandage

A yellow face with a neutral or frowning mouth and a bandage wrapped around its head.

The Face with Head-Bandage emoji conveys injury, pain, or recovery—whether physical or metaphorical. It suggests someone is hurt or healing, and is often used to express sympathy for someone who's had an accident or is feeling battered by life.

Beyond its literal use, it can represent mental or emotional burnout, like saying "I’m hurting but I’ll be okay 🤕". It's frequently paired with emojis like 🛌 or 🧃 in humorous ‘self-care’ or "I survived" type posts after stressful events.