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Does baby's skin colour become dark after phototherapy for neonatal jaundice? If yes, then how much time it will take to become normal?
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No worries...skin colour will be normal in couple of weeks..
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get relaxed and enjoy parenthood
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In next few weeks.
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
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11 yrs exp
Faridabad
In max 2-3 weeks color will come to normal .
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
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11 yrs exp
Indore
Don't worry about it. It's just short term issue. So relax.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Every baby doesn’t turn dark, depends how long the baby stays in it
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Will regain colour in few weeks
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Dr. Raktima Chakrabarti
Pediatrician
28 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes it becomes but it will be normal again
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By next 2-4 weeks
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Not to use any special cream for this
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