Question
The newborn has reached one month old, and their nails often scratch their face. The parents have trimmed the nails, but one nail was cut too short and slightly injured the skin. Although no flesh has fallen off, they are worried about how to handle this situation.
Answer
Based on the description, the newborn’s face may be itchy due to eczema, leading to scratching. In this case, it is harmless to use iodine solution for disinfection daily. It is important to keep the wound clean and apply ointment to the affected area to alleviate eczema symptoms.