This is what you need to know about Joaquin Phoenix's hallmark

The biggest and most sensitive star of this awards season isn't really bothered by the scar on his language, but one offensive comment from a TV presenter has been able to remind a lot of people of what a cleft lip is, and why it's wrong to laugh at it

Cleft lip or scar? Joaquin Phoenix (Photo: GettyImages)

Joaquin Phoenix (Photo: GettyImages)

Joaquin Phoenix made an exciting speech last night when he received the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Joker Movie, but just a month ago he was at the heart of a small networking scandal that touched on his health. About. About - because it is not really a health condition, and also because the web storm is unlikely to really move the giant star, but its name has not yet raised awareness of a common health issue - a cleft lip.

The mysterious disease that attacked the supermodel

In early January TV presenter Wendy Williams discussed Phoenix winning the Golden Globe and referring to his cheeky exterior look, but while doing so she also mocked the cleft lip that adorned his face, and even added an insulting imitation with his finger on the rim. Lots of parents who watched this daily program turned furious to the web, demanding an apology for her "bully" behavior. She quickly apologized, but for many, the damage was already done.

Although it is unknown whether the scar above the Phoenix language is the result of a cleft lip or created from another, his presence at this awards season is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of the widespread phenomenon. This phenomenon is so widespread that there are reports of it even before they began to report famous health problems. For example, sciences believe that the subject of anomone, the well-known Egyptian disorder, was born with a cleft lip and cleft palate.

What Causes Cleft Language?

Cleft lip is an innate condition where there is a groove (cleft) in the upper lip. The cleft can be single or split, and sometimes also associated with a cleft palate, which is a cleft at the top of the palate that forms the roof of the oral cavity.

Such birth defects begin to develop early in pregnancy, in fact, as early as the first trimester. In the process of fetal body formation, the lips are formed first, followed by the mouth and palate. The cleft is formed when the connection of the tissues on either side of the face is not formed properly. The cause of this phenomenon is unknown, but it is probably related to a combination of hereditary tendencies and environmental influences.

A combination of hereditary tendency and environmental influences. Joaquin Phoenix and his cleft lip (Photo: AP)

Joaquin Phoenix (Photo: AP)

There are certain things that can increase the risk of cleft lip and include family history of cleft lip or palate, smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy and folic acid deficiency. Exposure to certain drugs and certain viral infections (such as rubella) have also been reported to increase the risk. Because the exact cause is unknown, most of the steps are related to avoiding risk factors, such as smoking, pregnancy, taking folic acid, and taking all necessary vaccines before pregnancy to avoid infection during it.

How do I treat cleft lip?

Most babies who have a cleft lip, cleft palate or both will need repair surgery. The cleft lip surgery is usually performed before the baby reaches the age of one year. Some children will need more surgery as they grow older.

The history of cleft lip surgery is documented from 390 BC, when the first report of a successful correction came from China. In the Middle Ages, a number of such surgeries were described, but the first successful surgery to be reported was reported in 1816. With the progress of anesthesia and the introduction of chloroform, there was a significant improvement in the surgical technique and treatment success.

It should be noted that this is not just an aesthetic issue. Children with cleft lip also sometimes have difficulty eating and speaking, in some cases they may also have hearing and dental problems. Therefore, these children sometimes receive multidisciplinary care from communication clinicians, dentists, and nutritionists.