Michelin Tire Baby Syndrome
www.contemporarypediatrics.com
These circumferential symmetric skin creases are called the “Michelin Tire baby syndrome” because of their striking resemblance to the mascot of the French tire manufacturer.

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TIL about “Michelin Tire Baby Syndrome”, a condition occurring in babies that is characterized by multiple, symmetric, circular skin creases, or bands, on the forearms, lower legs, and often the n…

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Original Title: TIL about “Michelin Tire Baby Syndrome”, a condition occurring in babies that is characterized by multiple, symmetric, circular skin creases, or bands, on the forearms, lower legs, and often the neck that are present at birth.

  • robocall@lemmy.worldEnglish
    41·
    3 days ago

    When symmetric skin creases occur in isolation, it is important to reassure the parents of the benign nature of this syndrome and that the creases will resolve over time

    It’s fine

  • carl_dungeon@lemmy.worldEnglish
    5·
    2 days ago

    I read that as Michael Bay syndrome at first and thought “how terrible!”. Michelin Baby makes more sense.

    • jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      1 day ago

      “Doctor, anywhere I take my baby, things keep exploding violently. Like in a way that seems excessive and dramatic. What do I do?”

      “Oh dear. Well it seems your baby has Michael Bay Syndrome. I wouldn’t expect the explosions to stop any time soon but it’s not life threatening. Other symptoms usually include misogyny and negative reviews on Rotton Tomatoes.”

        • atomicorange@lemmy.worldEnglish
          6·
          2 days ago

          Can’t decide if I like this better as a “he’s on his high horse” joke or a “horse’s ass” joke. Well done!

      • samus12345@lemm.eeEnglish
        15·
        2 days ago

        Yes, one that’s fallen into disfavor because it’s been used as an insult for so long. Much like dumb, cretin, moron, idiot, etc. before it.

          • samus12345@lemm.eeEnglish
            1·
            2 days ago

            Seems to be derived from “Christian,” the implication being that even though this person is mentally disabled, they’re still a human rather than a mindless beast. So not a medical term, but it was originally not meant to be an insult.