What Do Spots On The Forehead And Depression Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 15 Sep 2015

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Question : I have discovered that on the top of my head I have to spots just above my forehead that appear sunk in. I notice the depression varies in size throughout the day or can be gone all together at times. What would cause this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I Would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. since when have you noticed this?
2. is it present since childhood?
3. do you feel while touching that area?
4. do you feel swelling in that area?
5. any history of fever or redness over that area?
6. are you on any medication?
7. have you noticed such problem on any other part of body as well?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (7 hours later)

I noticed it on Saturday when scratching my head. It comes and goes and the size varies. I'm currently on antibiotics (doxicyclene) for sinus/ear infection. I'm also on dymista (nasal spray) to open my nasal passages. I take zyrtec and bystolic daily. XXXXXXX 1st I joined Advocare and have been on their nutrition supplements since then. I have not had an recent head trauma. I do not feel as though my head is swollen. I do live with sinus pressure on a regular basis due to allergies. I have not noticed a fever or redness in that area. No other body issues other than currentl

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Most probably sebaceous cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers.I have gone through them. Most common differential in this case is sebaceous cyst. It can be formed randomly and usually presents with such symptoms. I would suggest you to once visit hospital and get an appointment for a General Surgeon. He will examine you and will discuss further management. Ultimate treatment includes surgical excision. It usually is done under local anesthesia and get resolved completely.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (41 hours later)

After researching this online I do not see that as the answer. It is not bulging it sinks in. My husband and I wonder if it has anything to do with my sinuses. I am on the second round of antibiotics in a month for a sinus infection and have a lot of sinus pressure. Is it possible this could be sinus related?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please see description

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Sorry for if the answer was not up to your satisfaction. It is unlikely to be caused by a sinus infection. Even if there is some ongoing sinus infection then it will NOT cause such depression. I would suggest you to once visit hospital and get an appointment for a "Consultant Surgeon" for examination of that area. He may advise X-ray or CT for further evaluation and for decision of management.

Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar