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.

The medical condition is positional plagiocephaly. No, not plagio-selfie. Not pledge of allegiance to yourself. But positional plagiocephaly otherwise known as deformational plagiocephaly or the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(HealthDay)—For infants presenting at their 2-month well-child check, the incidence of positional plagiocephaly is estimated at close to 50 percent, and parents should be educated about ...

Plagiocephaly with forehead and facial shifts can lead to asymmetric positioning of the eyes and the potential for ophthalmologic involvement, such as an increased prevalence of bilateral astigmatism.

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 ...

New parents should be aware of a fairly common condition called positional plagiocephaly. You’ve counted all of your newborn baby’s tiny toes and fingers, which are all perfect. And everyone ...

Placing babies on their backs during sleep reduces their risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) but may cause an unintended side effect — plagiocephaly, a disorder in which the back or ...