Why do I have a dent in the top back of my head?
Dents in your skull can be caused by trauma, cancer, bone diseases, and other conditions. If you notice a change in your skull shape, you should make an appointment with your doctor. Take note of any other symptoms, like headaches, memory loss, and vision difficulties, that could be connected to a dent in your skull.
Does everyone have a dent in the back of their head?
Not everyone has the same skull shape, and normal variations exist among individuals. The skull is not perfectly round or smooth, so it is normal to feel slight bumps and ridges. However, a dent in the head, especially if it is new, requires a trip to the doctor to determine the cause.
Does your skull change shape?
Results demonstrate significant adult skull shape changes with increasing age. Shape changes were mostly notable within the inner cranial vault and the anterior and middle cranial fossae.
Can headphones dent your skull?
The good news is, they can’t. Your headphones can cause a temporary indentation on your hair and even your head, but they won’t damage your skull for good. So, if you’ve ever wondered why there is a dent in your head after removing your headphones, rest assured that it’s not a permanent damage to your skull.
What happens if you dent your skull?
In some cases, the skull is dented inward so that fragments of shattered bone are pressed against the surface of the brain. This is called a depressed skull fracture. In most cases, a skull fracture causes a bruise (contusion) on the surface of the brain under the fracture.
Why do I have a soft spot on the back of my head?
These soft spots are spaces between the bones of the skull where bone formation isn’t complete. This allows the skull to be molded during birth. The smaller spot at the back usually closes by age 2 to 3 months. The larger spot toward the front often closes around age 18 months.
What is Paget’s disease of the skull?
Paget’s (PAJ-its) disease of bone interferes with your body’s normal recycling process, in which new bone tissue gradually replaces old bone tissue. Over time, bones can become fragile and misshapen. The pelvis, skull, spine and legs are most commonly affected.
Why is there a dent in my head from headphones?
Headphone hair happens when your headphones’ headband exerts pressure on the hair and scalp, flattening the hair. This results in a dent across the area of the hair where the headband originally was. On the other hand, a slight dent on the head can also happen after prolonged use of tight headphones.
How do I fix a dent in my headphone head?
My solutions:
- Wear a hat or loosen the band to the headphones.
- Wear the headphones with the rest around your neck, i.e. wear them the wrong way.
- Thread your hair on top of the head rest portion.
- Wetting your hair with a spray bottle of water that you carry with you or going to a sink to wet it can remove the dent.