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My son was born at 24 weeks. he's under phototherapy and his head is significantly darker than the rest of his body. is that from the jaundice?
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Bronze baby synd?: Subset of infants who have an elevated direct bilirubin develops darker skin (bronze baby) when they are exposed to phototherapy.
Answered 10/21/2015
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