Question
The baby was born with a yellowish color, looking a bit different. When does neonatal jaundice usually appear?
Answer
Neonatal jaundice requires a medical evaluation to determine if it is physiological or pathological jaundice, and its severity. There are various treatments for jaundice, such as blue light therapy and the use of antipsychotic medications. Neonatal jaundice typically starts 2-3 days after birth. The jaundice gradually deepens, reaching its peak between the 4th and 6th day, and then gradually diminishes. The jaundice in full-term newborns usually subsides within 2 weeks after birth, while premature infants see it resolve within 3 weeks.