Have any of you who received steroid shots experience a bad reaction? I received just one round of "low dose" shots along my forehead about two months ago. I now have numerous deep dents - hairline, sides of head bordering crown (back to my ears) and even on both temples - and at least four deep/wide vertical dents extending from my hairline to eyebrows. And atrophy on both temples. I recently got bangs to hide the deformities, and wear a hat outside for fear of wind. My dermatologist (head of Chicago's Northshore dermatology) is perplexed and said he has never such a reaction. He is sending me to another dermatologist for assessment. My regular MD took one look at my head and referred me to a plastic surgeon. It is that bad, but I'm trying to stay positive and hoping it will improve on its own. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who suffered a similar reaction or has a recommendation for a Chicago area dermatologist with FFA experience.

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Hi FFAbulous: I got small indentations on my hairline after those shots.  The MD did not tell me I would get them, and when I called her office they told me that was normal.  Luckily, the dents smoothed out over time and I do not have them now. The last time I did the shots was over a year ago. It was super painful and did not help at all.  I hope your skin improves with time!!!

Hi, my daughter received scores of the steroid shots at once.  Hair didn't grow back, but she did get the dents.  They went away after a short period of time.

Good luck, chin up.

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