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What Causes Dark Skin Complexion In Infants?
Question: My11 months baby is becoming darker day by day..when she was born she was fair..what I can apply on her body to make her fair..her hands are darker than her face skin...wahi I can apply please suggest..
Brief Answer:
Complexion a part of genetic make up of your baby
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns. Complexion of any baby is usually better in the newborn period. Later the complexion is determined by there genetic make up. You may not completely make her complexion change but it can improve a bit by following measures:
1. Give her a good warm oil massage before bath(Oil should be slightly warm but not hot to cause burns or discomfort).
2. You may use gram flour ( besan), fresh cream and XXXXXXX water for bath instead of soaps while bathing her.
3. Keep her well hydrated by fruit juices ( grapes, Apple, orange especially ) along with a healthy and nutritious diet. Give her good iron rich diet like ragi and green vegetables to prevent iron deficiency anaemia.
A good hydration, nutritious diet, pampering skin with oil massage and avoiding harsh soaps is usually enough to make your little angels skin glow.
Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
Complexion a part of genetic make up of your baby
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns. Complexion of any baby is usually better in the newborn period. Later the complexion is determined by there genetic make up. You may not completely make her complexion change but it can improve a bit by following measures:
1. Give her a good warm oil massage before bath(Oil should be slightly warm but not hot to cause burns or discomfort).
2. You may use gram flour ( besan), fresh cream and XXXXXXX water for bath instead of soaps while bathing her.
3. Keep her well hydrated by fruit juices ( grapes, Apple, orange especially ) along with a healthy and nutritious diet. Give her good iron rich diet like ragi and green vegetables to prevent iron deficiency anaemia.
A good hydration, nutritious diet, pampering skin with oil massage and avoiding harsh soaps is usually enough to make your little angels skin glow.
Hopefully this will help you.
Take care
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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