Flat head syndrome, known as plagiocephaly, occurs when a flat spot develops on the back or side of a baby’s head. It’s more of a cosmetic issue than a medical one. But, early diagnosis is better.

Plagiocephaly, commonly known as flat-head syndrome, is a condition that affects many infants, often going unnoticed until it becomes prominent. This condition results in a flattening or asymmetry of ...

Deformational plagiocephaly (DP) refers to asymmetry of the infant skull characterized by flattening or deformation. DP can include facial and neck asymmetry. Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is ...

Madeline Lawrence, a married mother of three, including newborn twins Nico and Ash, is determined to fix a flat. The Utah ...

Q: Which doctor should I consult if my baby has a flat head? A: A general practitioner or family physician can be consulted initially. If the doctor suspects craniosynostosis or any other medical ...

If you hear that your infant has plagiocephaly, the name might sound scary or even confusing. The good news is, this common disorder found in infants is very treatable, and not at all painful. Q. What ...

Newborns’ soft skulls can be misshapen in childbirth, which usually resolves on its own within the first month or so. But some babies develop positional plagiocephaly, a condition often caused by ...

Brendan Davis is diagnosed with plagiocephaly. 7-month-old Brendan Davis, who was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, wears a "Back to the Future"-themed helmet created by Paula Strawn. Emily Davis — - ...

When Abby Storey was 28 weeks pregnant with her son, Jackson, she and her husband, Jordan, learned their baby had a rare genetic disorder that causes weak bones and is often called "brittle bone ...

4-month-old Jonas Gutierrez's family won't let him go it alone. After 4-month-old Jonas Gutierrez was diagnosed with plagiocephaly, the entire Gutierrez family began sporting helmets so he won't go it ...

When babies are first born, their heads can often be misshapen for the first few days, especially after a difficult delivery. In most cases, a baby’s head shape will correct itself shortly after birth ...

Developing a clinical pathway to treat head shape deformity is complicated by the seemingly subjective nature of diagnosis. [7] Nonetheless, clinicians can develop skills to visualize and assess head ...