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Newborns skin color is still dark red with a tan complexion and white hands i was told its normal. does this mean her skin color can get lighter?

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Newborn skin color: Newborns skin is very thin and changes color overtime.

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Answered 3/12/2015

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