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Suggest Treatment To Get Rid Of Dent In Head Due To Plagiocephaly

To Whom It May Concern: When I was 8 months pregnant, I was made aware that my husband was having an affair. I fell into a deep dark depression during this time and would sleep all day to find relief from the pain and anguish that came along with my heartbreak. After my son was born, I continued to sleep every chance that I got and would wrap my baby up in a blanket and position my son the same way. Without realizing it, my son ended up with plagiocephaly. By the time it was called to my attention, it was too late for my son. The sutures in his skull had already closed. I was informed this evening, while doing homework with my children, that my nephew was teasing my son for having a dent in his head. The comment regarding my sons head brought tears to my eyes. I haven’t been able to forgive myself and I don’t think I ever will. My son is currently 6 yrs old and will turn 7 this October. I have many concerns for my son. My son has never had a hair cut in his entire life. I braid his hair down in efforts to try to disguise the deformity located on the right side of his head. We are African-American and one day, after my son graduates from college, he will need to be appropriate to interview for jobs. No one will want to hire my son with braids in his hair. He needs to be able to cut his hair and wear suits proudly. Also, both his grandfather and father are bald. What happens to my son if his hair pattern follows in that same direction? When my son was born, his head shape was absolutely perfect. I want my son to be able to fit in with society and not be ashamed or judged on his deformity. My son is an innocent child and if there were anyway I could take his place I would. Is there anyway that an implant can be created for my son with the help of 3d imaging? Thank you for all of your help from a desperate and guilt felt mom.
Wed, 20 Aug 2014
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Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. Firstly, I would ask you to stop blaming yourself and having so much guilt. There are so many children with plagiocephaly who grow up to merge with the population just as their peers. At 6 years of age, his head has not yet reached an adult size and so there is more time for growth. Even in case of deformities, one has to know that they are a part of his ownself. Unless one can accept them boldy and with a positive attitude, life would become bothersome. Eveybody has blemishes in some way or other. Even your nephew will have some weak point. If someone tries to hide them, they rather become more apparent.

When the braids are opened up, the hair is likely to grow normally as the hair growth is determined primarily by genetics. You may also like to visit a cosmetologist who will be able to say what hair style or what interventions would be best for your child.

Remember that if you suffer from guilt, your son would not be able to grow a firm character. So stay relaxed and positive.

I hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries.
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Suggest Treatment To Get Rid Of Dent In Head Due To Plagiocephaly

Thanks for posting your query at HealthCareMagic. Firstly, I would ask you to stop blaming yourself and having so much guilt. There are so many children with plagiocephaly who grow up to merge with the population just as their peers. At 6 years of age, his head has not yet reached an adult size and so there is more time for growth. Even in case of deformities, one has to know that they are a part of his ownself. Unless one can accept them boldy and with a positive attitude, life would become bothersome. Eveybody has blemishes in some way or other. Even your nephew will have some weak point. If someone tries to hide them, they rather become more apparent. When the braids are opened up, the hair is likely to grow normally as the hair growth is determined primarily by genetics. You may also like to visit a cosmetologist who will be able to say what hair style or what interventions would be best for your child. Remember that if you suffer from guilt, your son would not be able to grow a firm character. So stay relaxed and positive. I hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries.