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.

      • @atomicorangeEnglish
        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!

    • @[email protected]English
      -4•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.

        • @[email protected]English
          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.