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What Can Be The Pronounced Ridge On Both Side Of My Head?

I HAVE NOTICED A PRONOUNCED RIDGE THAT RUNS HORIZONTALLY ON BOTH SIDES OF MY HEAD ABOVE THE EARS AND ABOUT 2-3 INCHES LONG. IT IS THE SAME ON BOTH SIDES OF MY HEAD. I KNOW IT HAS BEEN THERE FOR A LONG TIME, OR MAYBE ALWAYS THERE AND JUST HADN T NOTICED IT. ANY IDEAS? CRAIG
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Hi,

Topographical markings and ridges on the skull are normal findings in everybody and if you know they've been there and haven't changed then, there's nothing at all to worry or even think about.

It's hard to know which ridge you are talking about but around the ear, there is a "squamous suture line" that is where the squamous and temporal bones of the skull come together.

There is also a temporal ridge which is also located a bit more frontally but this runs more vertically so that's probably not what you're feeling.

Everyone's skull is uniquely marked with these bumps, ridges, curves, etc. It is thought that skulls are as unique to individuals as fingerprints. Nothing to worry about.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dariush Saghafi,
Neurologist
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What Can Be The Pronounced Ridge On Both Side Of My Head?

Hi, Topographical markings and ridges on the skull are normal findings in everybody and if you know they ve been there and haven t changed then, there s nothing at all to worry or even think about. It s hard to know which ridge you are talking about but around the ear, there is a squamous suture line that is where the squamous and temporal bones of the skull come together. There is also a temporal ridge which is also located a bit more frontally but this runs more vertically so that s probably not what you re feeling. Everyone s skull is uniquely marked with these bumps, ridges, curves, etc. It is thought that skulls are as unique to individuals as fingerprints. Nothing to worry about. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist