In cases of sunken foreheads, which are clearly due to malnutrition, they can usually be restored on their own with nutritional supplements.
Sunken foreheads due to malnutrition are most common in young babies, where malnutrition leads to wasting of the body and a sunken fontanel. Therefore, the sunken forehead can be restored on its own after the baby has replenished the lacking nutrients and improved its malnutrition. If the baby is being breastfed, the mother needs to consume more nutritious food in order to improve the quality of milk.
For babies who have already added complementary foods or whose condition is more serious, parents should not only pay attention to a balanced diet, but also follow the doctor’s instructions to supplement the microelements that the baby lacks, such as iron and zinc, if necessary.
If the sunken forehead is not mainly due to malnutrition, but caused by traumatic brain injury and other diseases, usually purely to improve the malnutrition state can not make the sunken forehead recovery.
It is recommended to consult a doctor for micronutrient examination in order to supplement the required nutrients and improve the malnutrition phenomenon.