#asktheexpert Hi Doc my baby is 24 days old, he had jaundice on his 3rd day 11.3 we kept him in NICU for photo therapy after that he has turned very dark. is it normal? will his original skin colour come back? he was fair when he was born

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AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi mom. Yes after giving phototherapy the skin gets dark. But no need to worry. It will take its natural color within few weeks. Skin complexion is genetic and depends on the complexion of the parents.

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