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What could be a new mark on my forehead?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have a new mark on my forehead that has developed over the last week or so. It feels a bit crusty and is somewhat sore. But it does not look like a scab or a mole. What can it be?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. G. S. S. Sandeep

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your concern can be the following:

  1. Polymorphic light eruption (PLE).
  2. Seborrheic keratosis.

I suggest you try using the following:

  1. Hydrocortisone cream, once daily at bedtime for a week.
  2. Neutrogena sunscreen of SPF 50 during noon.
  3. Avoid direct sunlight between 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM if possible.

If there is a response within a week, then continue the sunscreen and withdraw Hydrocortisone cream. If no response, then consult a dermatologist in-person for further physical examination.

Thank you.

Answered byDr. G. S. S. Sandeep

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At August 6, 2017
Reviewed AtOctober 28, 2024

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