The forehead in adults is subject to many skin conditions. Exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun is the most significant threat to the skin of the forehead. A lifetime of sun exposure puts one at risk for precancerous lesions such as actinic keratoses. Melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and basal cell carcinoma can also result from exposure from the sun. Acne can affect the forehead in adults as well, although it is less common in adults than in teens. Skin changes from acne, such as scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, are more common in adults. Adults can also suffer from overgrowth of oil glands called sebaceous hyperplasia.
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Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Whiteheads (closed comedones) are the earliest lesions of acne.
Acne Excoriée
Multiple irregularly-shaped scars with no typical acne bumps indicate that the lesions have been squeezed and…
Actinic Keratosis (Solar Keratosis)
While the rough, gritty scale of actinic keratoses is sometimes easier to feel than see, it can also be very…
Cold Sores (Orofacial Herpes)
This image displays multiple grouped herpes lesions that are starting to crust and dry.
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
This image displays a red, slightly raised lesions typical of early discoid lupus erythematosus.
Epidermoid Cyst
This image displays a large, tense cyst at the temple.
Folliculitis
Staphylococcal folliculitis is found on the scalp and cheek.
Hair Loss (Alopecia Areata)
Alopecia Areata can effect the eyebrows as well as any other hair growth areas.
Keratoacanthoma
This image displays a lesion with a thick, scaly crust typical of keratoacanthoma.
Melasma
As displayed in this image, melasma, while usually affecting the cheeks and lips, can also appear on the…
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a common poxvirus. Associated with the virus, firm, skin-colored…
Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
This image displays poison ivy in linear lesions, due to the patient either rubbing the allergen across the skin…
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
This image displays darker color (pigment) in areas that had acne previously, which takes longer to heal in…
Ringworm, Facial (Tinea Faciei)
Fungal infections on the face are known as tinea faciale, as displayed in this image.
Rosacea
The central forehead is often affected in severe rosacea with multiple pimple-like bumps.
Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Sebaceous hyperplasia features skin-colored to yellow-white elevations of the skin that are often seen on the…
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Scaly, slightly elevated lesions of seborrheic dermatitis typically involve the hair line, scalp, and…
Spider Angioma
This spider angioma is seen on a background of sun damage on the cheek, with multiple small linear veins nearby.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)
As displayed in this early squamous cell carcinoma, a small, elevated lesion may be accompanied with scale or a…
Syringoma
This image displays syringomas on the forehead.
Vitiligo
The loss of pigment from hairs in the eyelash area accentuates the color loss of vitiligo.
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