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Mom of a 4 yr 2 m old boy4 years ago

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My baby was born very fair at the tym of birth. After 2 days he had slight jaundice symptoms and was kept on phototherapy. 2 days later his complexion became dark. I'm worried. Is it possible to get back his original birth color. Pls suggest

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ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. yee he will regain.See in such cases the child needs specialist care always. So try to follow with the same doctor and do not get anxious with s variety of opinion. Focus on treatment ok.

saba khanMom of a 4 yr 1 m old child4 years ago

A. baby original complexion wil only be seen after 6 weeks or 3 months.. so don't worry.. ur baby wil get back birth conplexion later . use atogla cream and curito soap

RashmiMom of a 11 yr 1 m old girl4 years ago

A. See Complexion of the child changes up till the age of 5 to 6 months after that only you can be very certain about the complexion that the child is going to take so don’t worry about it as of now I am sure the boys complexion will return if it has to be in the same manner

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