Can Newborns Undergo Blue Light Therapy Again After a Relapse?

Jaundice appearing within the first 28 days of a newborn’s life can be categorized into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. If it’s physiological jaundice, there’s no need to worry as it will resolve on its own. However, if it’s pathological jaundice, it is recommended to check liver function to determine if the bilirubin is decreasing indirectly or increasing directly, or both. If the basis is indirect bilirubin decrease, blue light therapy can be used to reduce the jaundice.
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