What Does An Indention On Forehead Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 26 Oct 2014

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Question : I just noticed a large indention on right side of my forehead in the shape of a XXXXXXX not sure if it's the muscles, it doesn't hurt, what could it be?

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please send the picture if possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.To help you better please tell me-
1.Do you have chronic disease like diabetes?
2.Any trauma /injection therapy to forehead?
If possible may send the picture of indentation.
Commonly it occurs on sleeping in one particular posture for long duration.The other uncommon cause could be tissue atrophy (fat/muscle).
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care

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

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (4 minutes later)

No diabetes, no injection therapy

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Non serious condition;Massage wll help

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It's good to see you.
I have gone through your reply carefully and it is non serious condition and you just need to do massage of forehead along with muscle exercises like looking upwards with your head fixed, frowning will help.
Hope this answers your query.
Take care

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