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What causes an adult skull to change shape?

While the dramatic growth of the skull ceases after puberty, a subtle and continuous process of bone renewal occurs throughout life. Understanding what causes an adult skull to change shape requires examining both these normal, age-related processes and rare, underlying medical conditions that can cause more significant alterations.

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At what age is your skull fully hardened?

By two years of age, a child's brain has reached approximately 80% of its adult size. This rapid growth is why the human skull is not fully hardened at birth, but instead features soft spots and flexible seams that allow for brain expansion and passage through the birth canal. So, **at what age is your skull fully hardened**? The full fusion of the skull is a gradual process that continues into early adulthood, with various seams closing at different times.

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