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Guardian of a 1 yr 7 m old boy1 Year ago

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My baby had to undergo phototherapy for neonatal jaundice. After the treatment,his skin color had turned very dark. Will his normal complexion be restored naturally?

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year ago

A. The colour complexion of the child would totally depend upon the genetics of the child and it would be proper as the age will progress and also phototherapy has got no connection in changing the colour as it usually changes for initial 6 to 8 months for every child

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