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Oct 17, 2025

4 min

Do adults have a soft spot on their head? The unexpected causes behind skull indentations

By age two, a child's fontanelles, or soft spots, have usually closed, leaving a rigid skull behind. The simple answer to 'Do adults have a soft spot on their head?' is no, but identifying a new skull indentation requires immediate attention to understand the underlying medical causes.

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Oct 17, 2025

4 min

What Do Skull Indentations Mean in Adults?

According to research, most people have natural bumps, ridges, and indentations in their skulls, which are simply normal anatomical variations. However, a new or changing dent often causes alarm, leading many to wonder, "what do skull indentations mean in adults?". Understanding the potential causes, from benign congenital features to more serious underlying conditions, is crucial for determining when medical attention is necessary.

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