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Why Now That I Am 70 Years Old Has A
Question: why now that I am 70 years old has a dented area developed in my forehead?
Brief Answer:
Probably a cyst under the skin, an x-ray is needed to confirm the diagnosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
There are many medical conditions which can cause a dented area on the forehead.
Usually this condition is related to a cyst under the skin of your scalp.
It can also be related to trauma in the forehead.
Other information that I may need to help me through the diagnosis are:
Do you have any other symptoms such as headache?
Have you had any trauma on the forehead lately?
Do you have any familiar history with the dented area on the forhead?
A physical examination and an x-ray can confirm the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further
Probably a cyst under the skin, an x-ray is needed to confirm the diagnosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
There are many medical conditions which can cause a dented area on the forehead.
Usually this condition is related to a cyst under the skin of your scalp.
It can also be related to trauma in the forehead.
Other information that I may need to help me through the diagnosis are:
Do you have any other symptoms such as headache?
Have you had any trauma on the forehead lately?
Do you have any familiar history with the dented area on the forhead?
A physical examination and an x-ray can confirm the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further
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