Fontana Frontal

Frontal fontanel

Springs are anatomical formations on the head of a newborn that help him adapt to new living conditions. The forehead usually has a pair of holes between the skin and the bones of the skull. These structures ensure that the skull grows in the desired direction. In children, these areas are closed first. By 6-7 months, a small circle remains on the forehead in the area of ​​the bridge of the nose. The frontal fontanelle or frontal fontanel in newborns does not close until 2-3 years of age. Before this, it is one of the important points for controlling the growth of the skull bones and protecting the child’s brain. Closure occurs spontaneously and may vary from person to person. There are no strict rules here. The location of the frontal fontanel helps the baby not to suffer from dystocia (softening of the bones of the skull).

In most cases, the spring area remains soft and elastic, but individual cases of closure may have their own characteristics: - a small grayish-blue area of ​​​​a small size in the place of the center of the spring without signs of changes - a scar lesion without signs of inflammation - the area is covered with thin fibrous tissue - swelling, increasing during the period of screaming and severe anxiety of the baby. In this case, part of the fontanel may overlap. There are several groups of factors that can affect the closure of the area: 1. Anatomical features 2. Intrauterine infection 3. Rickets 4. Hypotrophy 5. Close relationships between mother and child 6. Neuroinfections 7. Complicated childbirth 8. Prematurity 9. Heredity It is prohibited to try to open the fontanel on your own. If it is still soft and has noticeable blood