Question 1

what is the definition or description of: receding forehead?

Accepted Answer

Receding forehead: A receding forehead  slopes backwards.  It is interesting to read  about the anthropology of this head structure. This type of head structure is seen in apes.

Question 2

high forehead or receding hairline, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: In men, topical products are safer because the medications such as Aldactone (spironolactone) (spironolcatone) cause a reduction in testosterone level and may cause breast enlargement and pain.

Question 3

at times i feel my forehead and face are burning,temp would be 37.6 after a while i would feel ok and temp would be 37.0. been going on for 20 d.why?

Accepted Answer

Get examined NOW!: A temperature of 37.6= 99.68 F. Normal body temperature is 98,6, so possible low grade bacterial or viral infection is possible.

Question 4

my brother is having chronic hairfall problem beginning from forehead to the upper head he's just 27.what'd he do to regain his hair?

Accepted Answer

Genetic: Most hair loss like this is genetically determined, but have your brother see a dermatologist for evaluation and advice about taking Propecia (finasteride) or Minoxidil to retard hair loss and/or promote hair growth.

Question 5

enormous knot on forehead, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Knot: Bruise? Lipoma? etc? This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination &amp; other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.

Question 6

what causes facial spasms in the forehead?

Accepted Answer

Spasms: facial nerve irritability. Decrease caffeine intake, reduce stress, get rest, massage forehead  and temporal muscles

Question 7

centre of my forehead is paining what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities : With such limited information, you could have a headache, pain from an injury, sinus pressure, or a central neurologic issue. See primary care doctor to sort this out and refer to specialist after.

Question 8

high forehead fixable?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps surgery: If you mean a high hairline then there are facial plastic surgery procedures which can lower the hairline some. See an experience surgeon for advice.

Question 9

what causes numbness of forehead?

Accepted Answer

Sens. nerv pathology: The skin is supplied by supra orbital and supra trochlear nerves. An injury to the nerves in forehead or some pathology in the orbit on that side can explain this numbness. See a neurologist.

Question 10

what causes dry skin on forehead ?

Accepted Answer

Seborrhea: There are many causes, but the most common is seborrhea (or seborrheic dermatitis), especially if your scalp is also dry and/or itchy. A good anti-seborrheic shampoo like selsun blue, plus otc Hydrocortisone cream, should control it. If not, something else is going on and you should see a dermatologist for an in-person exam.

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My brother is having chronic hairfall problem beginning from forehead to the upper head he's just 27.what'd he do to regain his hair?

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What causes facial spasms in the forehead?

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