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Soft spot on right side of baby head
My baby has a soft spot on the right side of the head. Is it fine ? Generally, most of the kids will have a soft spot in front of the head.
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If your baby is younger than 1.5 years it is normal
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Yes, generally babies have a soft spot on the front of the head called the anterior fontanelle, which is normal and helps the brain grow. Some babies may also have a smaller soft area on the side or back of the head, especially in early infancy, and this can be normal too.
As long as your baby is feeding well, active, growing normally, and there is no swelling, bulging, redness, fever, or unusual shape of the head, it is usually not a cause for concern. The soft spots gradually close as the baby grows.
If possible, you can consult nearest pediatrician
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Babies are born with smaller soft spots on the sides of the head called lateral fontanelles.These side soft spots typically close within a few months after birth as the skull bones fuse.However, a noticeable or completely asymmetrical soft spot on only one side is less common.It is important to have a pediatrician physically examine the area to verify normal development.
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Seems pityriasis alba
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How old is the baby. Soft spot on the right side of head difficult to say normal or abnormal. Requires physical examination by the doctor.
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
visit the nearby doctor for evaluation
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
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Hyderabad
Needs to evaluate physically with Pediatrician
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