This usually is a self resolving issue. I have only recently noticed it, so it must only be within the last week or so that it has appeared. i have 2 dents in my forehead, there not really noticeable to other people but u can definately feel them, nd they are definately in the bone, not the skin. Please drink Pedialyte and Gatorade. You may need blood work for above. and it turned out to be nothing. When I read this thread and dug deeper it makes sense that it’s the glasses leaving marks in the fleshy layer over the skull. It’s hard to find info that doesn’t point to bad stuff when you Google. I am new to this new diagnosis to add to my tally sheet of autoimmunes! I just started wearing readers full time about two years ago and noticed the dents now. I have a friend who has a dent in her forehead, too, near the hairline. A few months ago, it got more pronounced and she started having bad headaches. In order to better understand this, there is a need to look at head injuries and their various types. A small dent in my skin - about 3-4mm wide and about as deep as a sheet of paper - has appeared ony my face. But consider this, our bodies do not do things for no good reason. What a relief! It is a line of thickened skin which can affect the bones and muscles underneath it, thus limiting the motion of the affected joints and muscles. She was otherwise asymptomatic. I had back surgery 14 years ago and noticed when I went back to work (16 weeks later) that I had a dent on my forehead right in the middle before my hair line. The most common locations of dents in the head happen to be the forehead, top of the head, and the back of the head. I don't know when/how she got it, but it wasn't from an injury or anything like that. At the end, finding a dent in your forehead is normal and not indicative for any disease although the cosmetic effect. The dent is due to dehydration and electrolyte derangement. Dent in skull or skull indentation can be caused by many different causes like Vitamin A toxicity, Chiari malformation, Head injury, Gorham’s disease, etc. This is a soft tissue dent. Though this may recur. Sometimes they can also be present congenitally. Nothing worrying. I just noted I have a dent in my forehead, I didn't hit my head. Linear Scleroderma is a form of Localized Scleroderma. Once these are back to normal dent would disappear. Dehydration is a serious yet preventable condition. Please feel free for your follow up questions. This can be due to; 1) Prolonged sleeping on the same side and part of pillow or something else causing pressure indentation. Yikes! Head injuries including dents in head are currently ranked as some of the most common causes of death and disability in adults. Hello Miss SunnySunny! If symptoms are severe, do not hesitate to go to the emergency room. It most often occurs in the arms, legs, or forehead, and may occur in more than one area. (and the rest of you that replied. Although there are numerous causes listed in medical books, at water cures, we have found that it is a sign and symptom of dehydration. If you have a dent in skull, you need to observe for any other symptoms that you have. 2) Thyroid issue. It's just to the side of my nose imbetween my eyes. A 67-year-old woman had a dent of her right brow associated with pain radiating to the temple for 2 to 3 weeks. It is not very deep at all, but it is noticeable. Unless, you have had any scalp malformations (as such dent could be related to the sutures of the skull bones) appearing as dent. Keep yourself and your children well-hydrated, and remain extra diligent if you (or they) are playing sports, are in the heat, or are sick. There is always a reason for what it does. She went to the docs and they did all the tests - CAT, etc. 3) Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. 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