HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Why is there an indent in my skin where a flake peeled off?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Scar: Tissue loss at any site on the skin can lead to thinning of the skin should resolve with time. Alternatively scarring can occur and leave residual mark. As long as area does not ulcerate or become larger local care and observation appropriate.

Answered 3/26/2013

5.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My skin on my face is flaking off, I feel like my food isnt digesting right, what should I do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

There is a build up of skin on my back that turns black (scabs) then flakes off. What is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Why does my skin flake in the spring now? Used to be only winter. Do I need more oil in my diet? 58

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Daughter hit her head on a metal bar at the park. It instantly had an indent come up. Should i be worried?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I am having severe thinning all over crown of my head.I had scales but now every thing is clear, will my hair regrow back and if yes in what time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What causes skin flaking?
I hit my head now I have a indent should I be worried?
Why is my whole body flaking skin off now that I am older?
Is it normal for your skin to flake after a tan or sun exposure?
I have a small red patch with scales on the crown of my head what could it be

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.