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Can your back/ back of the head get "disfigured" (change in shape) if you are laying down in bed too much?

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Dr. Abhineet Chowdhary answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Only as a baby: Once your skull fuses, which is essentially done by two years of age, this problem should not occur.

Dr Khanna and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2013

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