Does rubbing the baby's forehead while washing it have any effects?

Patient's question:

What kinds of diseases can pediatric surgery treat, and which symptoms belong to pediatric internal medicine? I ask, what is the effect of scrubbing the forehead red when washing the baby's head?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, according to the situation you described, generally, as long as there is no contact with the fontanelle, it is usually nothing serious. Babies are not that fragile. You should be more careful in the future and avoid hitting the fontanelle.
In your case, it might be gingivitis. It is recommended to rinse your mouth with metronidazole solution for treatment, which can be quite effective. You should also avoid spicy and irritating foods. Additionally, you can be treated with intravenous antibiotics.

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