Question 1

doc said vit d deficiency & abnormal hormones can cause head shape to change. can it cause the back of head to become higher than the front in adults?

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Doubtful: this would  require very soft bones indeed. A bone hromone problem taht severe would cause a lot of other problems.
On the other hand PAGET'S disease causes more localized bone preoblmes often mainly in the head area.

Question 2

is there an adult molding helmet for a weird shaped head? i am 18 years old.

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It wouldn't help: Infant head molding helmets work by shifting pressure points over skull plates that are separated from one another and capable of shifting position. This flexibility diminishes with age, making helmet therapy less helpful after age 1 yr and of no value later.The skull finishes most of its growth by age 9 and fuses most of its sutures gradually into the 3rd decade.

Question 3

what is the disorder i'd the eye where the corneas are different shapes?

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Several types: Astigmatism is common, and is when the cornea is not the same roundness all the way around (it is a little flatter in one direction, like the surface of a football). Keratoconus is when the center of the cornea points outward too much, and cornea plana is when the cornea is too flat.

Question 4

i have ~12 inches blackish skin on my back that seems to be a different shape whenever i check itas if i am not cleaning that part.i shower everyday:)?

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? hyperpigmentation: While it is difficult to reach certain parts of one's body, such a places on your back, to thoroughly wash, you should fairly easily be able to tell if this is simple dirt or if that area of your skin is hyperpigmented. Large hyper pigmented areas are not uncommon and are often present since birth. Ask family members if this is new. Then see doc for evaluation: it may need monitoring for changes.

Question 5

why are there different shapes of the nose? is nose shape genetic?

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Genetic or: Most common is genetic (look at your parents. Nose shape is commonly altered by adult or childhood trauma.
If appearance of nose is of concern, see ENT doc or facial plastic surgeon.

Question 6

beneficial for digestion + skin problems to fast/ go on  detox diet for a few days regularly? every week/ month? for teenagers and adults - different?

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Variable : Fasting has a long tradition in many cultures and has many claims attributed to it. It does suit some people but by the same token some people get violently sick with headaches nausea and hypoglycemic symptoms. So I think it shd be approached with caution and a lot of motivation. No cook book recommendations can be made for different age groups. It is a very personal approach and very variable.

Question 7

i have a mole that ive had for years that is irregular in shape but all one color. i never really looked at it much but i feel like it looks slightly different, not any bigger or a color change. it hasnt changed in the last 2 wks of watching it?

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: My firm advice for you is to have any skin lesion that looks very different from any others on your body checked by a dermatologist, even for peace of mind.

Question 8

is surgery the only possible way to get a different eye shape?

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Contact lens therapy: Corneal refractive therapy can also correct nearsightedness and sometimes astigmatism and farsightedness on a temporary basis (1 to 2 days), unlike refractive surgery (LASIK), which is more permanent.  It requires sleeping in contact lenses.  This can be uncomfortable though, and may increase the risk of infection.  LASIK surgery is not performed until 18 years of age.

Question 9

what may cause an oval shaped blotch of skin to redden under my right peck/rib cage area ? does not itch or hurt, skin is not raised nor textured different its simply a red oval area slightly less of 2 wide. doesnt seem to go away after 2 weeks?

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: If your chest was recently exposed under the sun, the lesion could be an acquired elastotic hemangioma, a benign lesion.

Question 10

i have several knots on my scalp of different shapes and sizes.they itch and oozes puss.my hair continues to grow. i first noticed a knot on my scalp back in 2000, but it appeared to go away. later on more began to appear. they did not bother me during th

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This : This is very difficult to answer without a clinical examination.  Possiblities might include pilar cysts, sebaceous cysts, lipomas, moles, skin cancer, lymph nodes, infections (bacterial or fungal), prurigo nodularis, or other possiblities.  Sorry i can't be more specific so i would recommend you see a dermatologist.  I hope that helps a little!

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Different shapes of adult heads

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Doc said vit d deficiency & abnormal hormones can cause head shape to change. can it cause the back of head to become higher than the front in adults?

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Is there an adult molding helmet for a weird shaped head? i am 18 years old.

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What is the disorder i'd the eye where the corneas are different shapes?

A member asked:

I have ~12 inches blackish skin on my back that seems to be a different shape whenever i check itas if i am not cleaning that part.i shower everyday:)?

A member asked:

Why are there different shapes of the nose? is nose shape genetic?

A member asked:

Beneficial for digestion + skin problems to fast/ go on detox diet for a few days regularly? every week/ month? for teenagers and adults - different?

A member asked:

I have a mole that ive had for years that is irregular in shape but all one color. i never really looked at it much but i feel like it looks slightly different, not any bigger or a color change. it hasnt changed in the last 2 wks of watching it?

A member asked:

Is surgery the only possible way to get a different eye shape?

A member asked:

What may cause an oval shaped blotch of skin to redden under my right peck/rib cage area ? does not itch or hurt, skin is not raised nor textured different its simply a red oval area slightly less of 2 wide. doesnt seem to go away after 2 weeks?

A member asked:

I have several knots on my scalp of different shapes and sizes.they itch and oozes puss.my hair continues to grow. i first noticed a knot on my scalp back in 2000, but it appeared to go away. later on more began to appear. they did not bother me during th

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