There may also be heavier-than-normal brow ridge.
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Frontal Bossing Symptoms
Frontal bossing can differ based on the underlying cause.
How Frontal Bossing Is Treated
There is no treatment to reverse frontal bossing itself.
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Frontal bossing is not reversible and a child can’t really “grow out of it.”
Different hairstyles can also help minimize the appearance of an enlarged forehead.
If frontal bossing is severe or causing distress, cosmetic surgery may be explored.
This is especially true if the bone malformation interferes with the field of vision.
Even then, there is no standard approach to surgery.
Summary
Frontal bossing takes place if a baby has a protruding forehead.
A child with frontal bossing may also have a heavy brow ridge.
This condition usually is a sign of an underlying genetic syndrome, birth defect, or hormonal disorder.
While frontal bossing cannot be treated, the underlying condition can be treated or managed to avoid progression.
In severe cases, corrective cosmetic surgery may be explored.
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