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Skin got dark after phototherapy
My ten days old son's skin got tanned after phototherapy. His lips became darker He had billirubin 15 when we admitted him to the hospital.My question is When will his skin be normal again? What we need to do to make it normal? He doesn't breast feed. He is on formula milk.Is there any chance to make his skin Normal again?
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Mild side effect of phototherapy.. Baby skin will gradually turn to normal color..nothing to worry.
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Trying giving mother milk
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly consult treatment
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Dr. Jinia Saha
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10 yrs exp
Kolkata
Bronzing occurs after phototherapy, kindly consult for detailed assessment
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