Question
My newborn baby, just one week old, has yellow eyes. What’s going on? Also, there are many small, bubble-like particles on the baby’s forehead. What should I do?
Answer
Based on your description, consider jaundice. Neonatal jaundice is a special physiological phenomenon. Approximately 50% to 70% of normal newborns exhibit jaundice within the first two to three days after birth. It typically begins with the face and neck, followed by the trunk and limbs, and then the conjunctiva, with slight yellowing visible. Generally, jaundice becomes lighter between the seventh and tenth day and disappears around two weeks later. If jaundice persists for more than two weeks, recurs, or worsens, and the serum bilirubin concentration exceeds 205.2 mmol/L (12 mg/dL), it is pathological jaundice and should be treated under medical guidance.