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What Causes Dark Skin In An Infant?
Hello doctor...i want to ask u abt my baby..he is 10 months old...me n my husband hv a v fair skin but our baby is not as fair as us n also not glowing skin why so??...I hv a thyroid problem n hving 50mcg tablet...is it because of dt or any other deficiency??...plss Suggest
Thu, 18 Apr 2019
Hello,
When a baby is first born, the skin is a dark red to purple color. ... The blue coloring is called cyanosis and is often seen in babies with a heart defect because the heart cannot pump the oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Breathing difficulties may also cause cyanosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
When a baby is first born, the skin is a dark red to purple color. ... The blue coloring is called cyanosis and is often seen in babies with a heart defect because the heart cannot pump the oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. Breathing difficulties may also cause cyanosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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