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What Causes Purple Mottled Skin On Newborn?
my 9 week old constantly has motttled skin, the doctors and health visitors have picked up on it. the health visitor seemed worried and my doctor said its only a worry is he has colf hands and feet and it is purple mottled. he is cold this morning and it looks much darker pink/purple. should i take him to be checked
Mon, 20 Jun 2016
Hi...by what you quote I feel it is status marmorated...marbled appearance of skin...it might be physiological. If the baby is otherwise active and feeding well you need not worry. If not please seek the nearest emergency room.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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