Does the shape of my face show that I have a genetic disorder?
Parents who suspect that their child may have a genetic disorder have a new tool in their physician’s diagnostic arsenal. One British physician has improved on an old practice of examining a person’s face to look for traits that come from genetic disorders. It’s true. The shape of your face, along with certain facial characteristics, can be a sign that you suffer from a genetic disorder. As many as 17,000 genetic disorders have been diagnosed [source: Deccan Herald]. Around 700 of these diagnosed disorders display abnormal facial characteristics [source: Daily Mail]. A classic example is
