Characteristic Facial Features From Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Children who were
exposed to alcohol during fetal development often
have distinctive facial features that may include:
- A small head and flat face.
- Narrow
eye openings (slits).
- A short, upturned nose.
- A
flattened groove between the nose and the upper lip (philtrum).
- A
thin upper lip.
Unless the effects of alcohol exposure are severe, these traits often
aren't noticed until the child is about 2 or 3 years of age. Gradually, many of
these features become less noticeable starting in the teen years. But a
larger-than-average nose may become noticeable by adulthood.
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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John Pope, MD - Pediatrics |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Ernest L. Abel, PhD - Reproductive Toxicology |
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Last Revised
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March 3, 2011 |
Last Revised:
March 3, 2011