What is a narrow forehead?
When the width of the forehead is measured as being two standard deviations lower than the norm. A narrow forehead refers to a forehead that is proportionally smaller in width compared to the rest of the face. This feature may be a normal variation in facial structure or associated with specific genetic or developmental conditions.
Understanding face-related symptoms and features
Symptoms may affect multiple parts of the body. Understanding which part of the body a symptom affects can help us to better understand the potential underlying causes of a symptom, including a rare disease or genetic syndrome.
The face contains the nose, eyes, and mouth, all of which are sensory organs. The face also displays emotions and feelings and plays a crucial role in communication. The face runs from the forehead at the top, to the chin at the bottom and encompasses everything in between.
Symptoms affecting the face can for the most part be seen with the naked eye. Although diagnosing a face related symptom may involve different tests and assessments, both subjective and objective.
Symptoms relating to the face may affect its structure, shape, and/ or function. Some features will affect just the appearance of the face while others may affect its ability to express emotions and to communicate non-verbally.
In some cases, a narrow forehead may lead to overall facial asymmetry, where the face may appear out of proportion, particularly with the eyes, nose, and chin.
What should I do next?
In some instances, a narrow forehead may be one of the features of a rare disease or genetic syndrome. To find out if someone with Narrow Forehead, may be due to a genetic syndrome, it is important to have a consultation and evaluation with a clinical genetic specialist. Specialists may also suggest specific genetic testing or other types of tests to help reach a diagnosis. FDNA’s AI technology can help speed up the diagnostic process by analyzing facial features and other health information.