Jaundice is one of the most common medical issues in newborns, affecting nearly 80% of full-term infants in their first days of life. The condition occurs when excess bilirubin, a yellow pigment ...

Observations reveal that newborns often exhibit a consistent skin tone at birth, which can change significantly within the first few months. Some infants may start with a reddish or light complexion, ...

Jaundice is one of the most common medical issues in newborns, affecting nearly 80 percent of full-term infants in their first days of life. The condition occurs when excess bilirubin, a yellow ...

Everyone has likely observed that the skin color of newborns appears relatively uniform at birth, yet undergoes a change after a month or two. Some babies are born with a reddish or fair complexion; ...

A baby’s skin is achingly adorable, sensitive, delicious-smelling, and oh-so-soft. But there’s much more to it than that. The structure of baby skin is distinctly different from adult skin. It’s a ...

The Apgar test grades infants in five areas, including skin tone. Babies of color score lower, and may be subjected to unnecessary treatment. By Roni Caryn Rabin Shortly after they’re born, infants ...

Newborns often do not have the perfect skin we expect. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains some of the common skin conditions that newborns face, including "cradle cap" and newborn acne. Learn ...

Dr. Mia Armstrong is an ABMS board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Healthline spoke with her about how to care for your baby’s skin and common skin care ...