#asktheexperts Hello My son is 11 days old and he had jaundice a week before . Doctor told us to give phototherapy. After giving phototherapy jaundice has been cured but his skin getting dark and dry day by day .

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AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi mom This is normal after phototherapy. skin tanning will be fine on its own as the baby grows up. so no need to worry. For dry skin u can apply babyhug cream or moisturizer to get soft and smooth skin

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