A 20-year-old female asked:
what does it mean when baby's are all red and have purple lips?
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Dr. Michael H. T. Sia answered
31 years experience Pediatrics
Depends on condition: Skin color in infants reflects circulation, oxygenation and hemoglobin saturation. Color is best observed when an infant is quiet. Red lobster like skin is a sign of plethora-due to high hematocrit concentration (high red blood cells vs volume of blood) and blood flow. Purple lips can be a sign of cyanosis-low oxygen saturation in the blood stream if your baby is in any distress/ill appearing.
Answered on Dec 9, 2013
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