now my son is 46 days old, when he was born he was fair ,after he had phototherapy and due to infection he was admitted to nicu for 9 days, after discharging we started oil massage and bathing , after that his skin color started fading, why this happening.

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children1 Year ago

A. yes this is possible tea because of photo therapy no need to worry soon baby will get back them normal original colour complexion no need to use any baby lotions for this

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