Question
What causes newborns to develop a jaundice-like skin, and how should it be treated?
Answer
The appearance of a jaundice-like skin in newborns may be a manifestation of newborn jaundice, which can be categorized into physiological jaundice, jaundice, and pathological jaundice. Common causes of newborn jaundice include various infections, liver and bile diseases, biliary atresia,Breast milk icterus hemolytic disease (breastfeeding jaundice hemolytic disease), and more. The key to treating newborn jaundice lies in actively identifying the cause and treating it accordingly. Symptomatic treatment primarily involves medication and blue light therapy.