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what is the definition or description of: elfin like face?

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Face stucturr: It would be a delicate, pixie like face. This can be associated with other problems. Have your baby checked. All the best.

Question 2

when a doctor uses the term elf-like facial features, is there a specific meaning?

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Elf: Many genetic conditions have typical appearances. Elf-like facial features can describe someone with williams syndrome. They have small upturned noses, wide mouth, small teeth with wide spacing. They also have characteristic starburst appearance to their eyes, making them look like they are twinkling.  While this description is used to easily describe without details, it does not make a diagnosis.

Question 3

what causes the similar facial features in people with down's syndrome?

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Genetic: Downs is cause by trisomy 21 tow many genes at chromosome 21. There are 22 pairs of chromosomes and two pairs of sex chromosomes.  The extra chromosome on 21 is what gives people the features with increased or decreased penetrance. Cause by nondisjunction in meiosis when the chromosomes of sperm and egg combine, the extra chromosome on #21 cause the features.

Question 4

what are the odd facial features of a child with fasd is easily identified?

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FASD: The image shows the characteristics. Sometimes they can be subtle, and would need a doctor to identify.

Question 5

can you tell me how i could look less ugly/ disguise abnormal facial features?

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What's really up?: A marked birth defect can be fixed surgically, but by and large, less severe variables aren't worth trying to conceal. People who know you notice how you move, talk, how physically fit you are much more than your not having a "Hollywood-pretty" face, and if you're liked (i.e., you treat others well) people won't want to see your face change at all -- they like it because it's yours.

Question 6

how come all down syndrome children have the same facial features?

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Chromosome influence: The size & shape of the skull & facial features of Down syndrome patients is heavily influenced bu the effect of the extra chromosome present in every cell of the body.The same goes for eyes, hands & feet all of which require a lot of decoding during formation to produce the structures. Many other chromosome defects produce some common features to those born with the abnormality.

Question 7

why do all people with down syndrome have similar facial features?

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Chromosome influence: The size ; shape of the skull ; facial features of Down syndrome patients is heavily influenced bu the effect of the extra chromosome present in every cell of the body.The same goes for eyes, hands ; feet all of which require a lot of decoding during formation to produce the structures. Many other chromosome defects produce some common features to those born with the abnormality.

Question 8

what are the causes of people with down syndrome to have similar facial features?

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A chromosomal proble: Downs' syndrome is usually a chromosomal problem caused by abnormality of chromosome 21.  Hence, the development of similar facial features --- eyes slanted, low set ears, broad, larger mouth with broad large tongue; coarse hands with an unusual crease in the palm; some form of mental retardation -- all are a result of the chromosomal problem.  Many will have congenital heart disease as well.

Question 9

why do people who suffer from down-syndrome tend to have the same facial features?

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Chromosome influence: The size & shape of the skull & facial features of Down syndrome patients is heavily influenced bu the effect of the extra chromosome present in every cell of the body.The same goes for eyes, hands & feet all of which require a lot of decoding during formation to produce the structures. Many other chromosome defects produce some common features to those born with the abnormality.

Question 10

how to treat masculine facial features in pcos?

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Androgenic hair: Androgen of pcos is generally androgens produced by ovary decreasing levels at this level can be done by using oral contraceptives which block endogenous production metformin can be used to cycle ovaries to normal function androgen blockers can be used like spironlactone these drugs can also be used in combination.

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