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Phototherapy effect
My baby had physiological jaundice on 3 re day of born. She went for phototherapy for 24hrs. After that her skin colour has changed a lot darker. She was totally fair. Does phototherapy affect baby skin colour? Can it not be reversed?
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It can affect baby skin
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Yes. Phototherapy leads to some tanning of skin which should reduce after it is stopped
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Phototherapy can cause a temporary tanning effect in some infants, as suggested by studies showing a fall in skin reflectance during the duration of phototherapy.
These changes in skin color are generally reversible and should fade after the cessation of phototherapy.
Bronze baby syndrome is a rare rayish-brown discoloration of the skin, serum, and urine. This condition typically occurs in infants with cholestatic jaundice undergoing phototherapy.The discoloration associated with bronze baby syndrome typically resolves once phototherapy is discontinued and the underlying cholestasis is managed.
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Breastfeed the baby. The colour will become normal.
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Dr. Puneet anand
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Kangra
Phototherapy can cause mild tanning of skin colour which is reversible with normal skin care of baby.
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Regular massage & daily use of moisturiser. Continue breastfeeding.
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Sunlight exposure can prevent jaundice in newborns but can’t treat jaundice. Always consult your paediatrician if you find yellow eyes and yellow skin in your baby.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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