Question 1

why do babies have a soft spot on their skull?

Accepted Answer

Fontanelles: Anterior and posterior Fontanelles, along with skull sutures, are present to accommodate the rapidly expanding brain volume in very young children. Premature closure of these structures results in microcephaly and is cause for concern. Your pediatrician checks these structures at every well visit until 2-3 years of age.

Question 2

it a mongolian spot a medical condition? why do some babies get them?

Accepted Answer

Random genetic effec: Mongolian spots or patches are islands of skin with a tendency to form more pigment than the surrounding skin. They often have a bluish tint, occur mostly in the mid-line of the lower back but can occur in other areas. There is an ethnic (genetic) component, occurring more often in Asian & darker skin colored groups. They are a curiosity, not a disease.

Question 3

is it possible for babies to have sunken soft spot due to stress. my son gets sunken soft spot when trying to sit or stand and its gone when he lying?

Accepted Answer

Simple gravity: It is probably simple gravity that when baby sits up the soft spot gets sunken and lying down it gets fuller. Sunken soft spot can be sign of dehydration

Question 4

is a 7 month old babies soft spot on top of their head noticeable when their hair is wet?

Accepted Answer

Anterior fontanelle: Should be easy to feel by gently touching with the soft part of the fingertips whether wet or dry. It usually closes at around a year of age, but the timing is quite variable.

Question 5

what does white spot in babies stomach mean during 20 weeks ultrasound.?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Best to get a copy of the ultrasound report and bring it to your obgyn to review and explain.

Question 6

when my baby turned 4 months a little red spot appeared on my babies cheek, will it ever go away?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: That depends on what it is and what it looks like.  When you next visit your pediatrician, point it out and ask him/her.

Question 7

in babies when they are eight months old where thier soft spot is do u feel their brain activity meaning to ask is that normal ?

Accepted Answer

Soft spot: The soft spot begins to close around a year, giving the brain room to grow.

Question 8

i am almost 5 months post natal and have a sore area at the top of my head almost where you would find a babies soft spot. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: Dermatology is pretty visual, so it's hard to know what is going on without seeing it. Tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp) can present this way, as can an inflamed cyst, or even a localized bacterial infection (abscess or folliculitis).  A dermatologist should be able to help sort this out either by close examination, culture, or perhaps skin biopsy.

Question 9

very tender spot on top of head where babies get soft spots that burns when touched sometimes. liquid comes out (clear smooth liquid). what is this?

Accepted Answer

Scalp lesion?: The bones of the skull should have been fused for a very long time now (you are 26, right?).  I suspect that what you are referring to is a superficial scalp lesion; however, the only way to determine is to be seen by a physician so that they can examine the area of concern and then treat accordingly.  Take care of you can make an appointment.

Question 10

dermatologist says my infant son has developed a congenital nevus (specifically a cafe au lait spot) on his face within past few weeks. how likely will this turn into a huge, black, hairy mole? nervous! :-(

Accepted Answer

Probably low: The cafe au last probably will not become a hairy nevus but should keep an eye out for any new cafe lesions.

Good news is they are laser able however the return frequency is high. If you go that route make sure to go to a dermatologist that performs a lot of these type treatments and start on a small area and wait 6 weeks to see if the spot lightens or darkens.

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In babies when they are eight months old where thier soft spot is do u feel their brain activity meaning to ask is that normal ?

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I am almost 5 months post natal and have a sore area at the top of my head almost where you would find a babies soft spot. what could this be?

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