Patient's question:
I would like to ask about the hematoma on a newborn's head. My baby had a large hematoma on his head at birth, and it became hard after the full moon. Now that it's been two months, it's not as big as before, but it's still very noticeable. I would like to ask if there are any other methods besides surgery to make it disappear?Doctor's answer:
For children with scalp hematoma, we need to check the size of the hematoma. If the hematoma is large, aspiration treatment should be performed. Otherwise, the hematoma may gradually become mechanical, leading to an unsightly head shape for the child. This treatment should be performed by aspiration in the early stages of the hematoma, of course, with strict aseptic procedures to avoid infection. Generally, it is advisable to apply heat to the affected area to see if it helps, which can be somewhat beneficial. For now, surgery is not necessary. Do not massage.