Vertical line/indent in forehead. How can it best be treated? (Photo)

February 23, 2017
Asked By:ljay22 in San Francisco, CA

Hello. I have been distressed for some time about a vertical indentation in my forehead. Pictures reveal it has been there for some number of years now, but I can't help but think it is getting worse. I want to know what is causing this (is it linear scleroderma?), and how it can be best treated. My father has a similar indentation in his head and it makes me wonder if it some strange genetic feature? Thank you for your replies!

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Answer: Depression in the forehead

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Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Benjamin Caughlin, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 26, 2017

Answer: Forehead indent

John Tang, MDPhysician, Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
February 26, 2017

Answer: Forehead indent

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