"In the American literature, the terms long-face syndrome and short-face syndrome are often used." To be sure, there are reported "long and short face anomalies" and open bite cases. However, in the opinion of Hugo Obwegeser, there is no medical justification for naming them as a "syndrome"—the signs and symptoms do not meet the definitional threshold. : 22 There is controversy concerning the use of the descriptor "long-face syndrome." While increased anterior "total and lower face height" in many ages, combined with vertical maxillary excess in adults has been observed, the causes are controversial. Specifically, there is disagreement about possible potential environmental influences on genetic components.Anecdotally, it was said to be a genetic condition, which could only be corrected with "massive amounts" of debilitating, frequent and long dental and facial reconstructive surgery.In children, there is a concern that mouth breathing can contribute to the development of long face syndrome. A recent study finds that it is a growing problem which should be treated as "it wont just go away." In addition to mouth breathing, it may be associated with sleep apnea.Because of long face syndromes sometime association with pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and allergic reactions, it is essential that treating physicians differentiate the conditions and the treatments; treating one may not cure the other. Notable people
Actor and screenwriter Craig Chester says he has had  the condition. See also
Adenoid facies
Facies (medical)
Dolichocephaly

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Fibrofolliculomas are 2 to 4 mm in diameter, dome-shaped, yellowish or skin-colored papules usually located on the head, neck, and upper trunk. They are characteristically seen in Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome. : 674

See also
List of cutaneous conditions
List of cutaneous neoplasms associated with systemic syndromes
Trichodiscoma


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