Hello Doctor my new born is 5 weeks now ..he was under phototherapy for a day due to high level jaundice..at the time of birth his complexion was very fair n now his colour got changed & he became almost wheatish ..is that because of the therapy or the colour will be keep on changing till 6th month

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Sunita MahatoMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. as because of photo therapy treatment there may be skin darkening happen.. baby will regain his colour in some time.. you can give ubtan bath as besan haldi milk apply and bath.. use Babyhug baby skin care products

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