Do Headphones Really Dent Your Skull?
Do you wear headphones for long periods of time? Have you noticed a dent on the top of your head afterward? Well, you are not alone. This phenomenon is often referred to as the "headphone dent.” Many people are concerned about the potential long-term effects of headphone use on the shape of the skull.
In reality, headphones alone are not capable of permanently denting or deforming your skull. Let’s take a deeper look at what the fuss is all about.
Can Headphones Dent Your Skull?
The short answer is no; headphones cannot dent your skull. This is because the pressure required to fracture a human skull is far greater than what regular headphones can exert.
According to a study published in the Journal of Neurosurgery, the first signs of skull fracture appear at a