Hi doctor,My daughter is 16 years old. She has bumps on her forehead. They are flesh toned (flat top). They do not hurt or itch. They have been there about 2 years now (sometimes it seems they are more prominent than other times). She is at an age where they are starting to upset her from an appearance perspective. Two of the formations are actually linear. They almost appear to be a scar until you get close and realize it is a series of bumps in a line. She has never been on medication for them. She uses Proactiv for face washing purposes. Extensive research seems to indicate flat warts. Just trying to get any additional insight prior to our appointment.
Hi. They are flat warts, warts are an infection caused by human papillomavirus, it is contagious, better to get it treated soon. Linear pattern is called Koebners phenomenon, it is the formation of warts along the line of trauma or scratch. There is a major role of immunity in the resolution of warts, good sleep, eating nutritious food, vitamin supplements are helpful.  Treatment options for warts are topical application of Retinoids that helps to exfoliate the skin, cryotherapy, topical application of Trichloroacetic acid, and radiofrequency.