HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Dark Pigmentation After Treating Jaundice?

My baby was born fair nd had jaundice. After phototheraphy she became full darker within 1 week of her birth. She has mangolian marks on butt, hands nd legs too. Me and my husband are white complexion. Its being 15 months we have seen little change in her face but body skin colour is very slow in developing colour. Mangolian marks have become so dark.
Mon, 13 Jun 2016
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Welcome to HCM.

It is natural for parents to be concerned about the well being of their children. Mongolian spots are very common in Asian, African and Hispanic populations. Usually these are black/bluish spots in the sacral area, however, this is usually a benign condition and stays there for a long time. It mostly disappears when the child reaches his/her tenth birthday.

I would recommend you to visit your child's pediatrician for a well-baby check up and to update her/his vaccination. The doctor can confirm whether these are mongolian spots and will document it in the file for future reference.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you. Please feel free to ask if you have any other questions.

Dr. Waqas Hayat
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Dark Pigmentation After Treating Jaundice?

Welcome to HCM. It is natural for parents to be concerned about the well being of their children. Mongolian spots are very common in Asian, African and Hispanic populations. Usually these are black/bluish spots in the sacral area, however, this is usually a benign condition and stays there for a long time. It mostly disappears when the child reaches his/her tenth birthday. I would recommend you to visit your child s pediatrician for a well-baby check up and to update her/his vaccination. The doctor can confirm whether these are mongolian spots and will document it in the file for future reference. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you. Please feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Dr. Waqas Hayat