When babies are born they are light skin and then become darker. When do the signs of pigmentation first begin?
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HI,\nNewborns have many variations in normal appearance,A baby’s skin coloring can vary greatly, depending on the baby’s age, race or ethnic group, temperature, and whether or not the baby is crying. Skin color in babies often changes with both the environment and health.\nWhen a baby is first born, the skin is a dark red to purple color. As the baby begins to breathe air, the color changes to red. This redness normally begins to fade in the first day.\ncheck yhe link below good info..\nCiao
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Jaundice. \n\nSee a doctor.  Why are you seeking medical advice for a one week old baby in Yahoo answers?  Get your baby help.
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A major cause of light sensitivity in people is just that they don't have a lot of pigment in their eyes.  If you have fair skin/hair and light irises, this could easily be the cause.  If this is something that you just started experiencing, you should know that there are many diseases/infections that have photosensitivity as a symptom.  If that's the case for you, make an appointment with your eye doctor.
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lack of pigment melanin in palms and soles of feet? Dunno, just a guess.
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The coloring of moles and freckles is due to production of a pigment called melanin. When your skin is exposed to light, your body can respond by making more melanin. In some people this shows up as freckles and in other people as a tan. A mole that changes in size, shape, or color should be evaluated by a doctor to rule out skin cancer.
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I have four boys and all of them are night and day from each other. My oldest has the fairest skin. You'd peg him as white or half latino upon first glance. My 2nd looks dead on like the little kid from the show 'Heroes' (gr8 show go watch); The "percentage", in my opinion and experience, comes from heritage and/or diet. \n\nDominant traits play into the outcome. Pops side of the family are mostly blended. That, combined with my wife coming from scandanavian descent , tips the scales as far as how light or dark they are. Vegetables has something in them (I cant remember) that aides your skin in sunlight. You tan better without burning and it reduces skin cancers. Not enough veggies and too much starch makes a difference.\n\nAgain, I'm not a doctor, all knowing, or Mr. right. These are just some of what I've seen and learned. I'm still baffled as to how it works. Why does my 2 oldest have curly locks while my to youngest look like Mark Wahlberg? It's gotta be the jeans :)\n\nMore to report as life goes on!
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Have you gone to the doctor yet? You and your baby deserve to be treated with compassion and respect, and you have the right to be a well-educated parent. If you are told there's nothing wrong, have someone explain the reason for the bluish coloration. If you're still not satisfied, get another opinion, and more information.\n\nMake a written list of questions, and include a request to listen to your baby's heart. If you are told there's nothing wrong by three different pediatricians, please stop worrying, and get some sleep. \n\nBest of luck to you and your new little miracle!
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A pigment is a chemical generally containing chromium or other metals like iron,copper etc. Skin color is caused by MELANIN.Melanin is prepared in the body with amino acids like Tyrosine.
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My co-worker told me its because the bodies take longer to start to turn.  Pigment and such.
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Pale skin isn't unhealty. The color of ones skin is dictated by the amount of melanin produced within the skin. The sun increases the productions of said melanin, causing a gradual increase in shading of the skin. It doesn't matter what color you are intially. The process works the same way for everyone. It's all in your body.
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The brown is the start/beginning of your period. It's telling you that it's about to start. It could be light like this for days, starting and stopping. It's on its way!
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you can spot untill 3 months along
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I think of two reasons why she might have an orange appearance.  I know from my baby books that feeding a baby a lot of orange foods such as squash and carrots can make a their skin develop an orange tone.  The other possibility that comes to mind is that she might have extra billiruben (dead red blood cells) built up which can cause a yellowish appearance to the skin.  I think if I were you I would want to take the baby to the pediatrician and have them help to determine the reason.
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Hi Ajay,\nIf your face and neck are getting darker, it's because you are getting tanned from the heated sun rays. You will need to take precaution and also remove the tan. Purchase 2 things. 1. A Skin Bleaching Cream 2. Skin Lightening Cream. What is the Difference? The Bleaching Cream (contains an activator to mix) works instantly and the lightening cream works over time. First, wash your face with soap and water then apply the Bleaching cream to both face and neck. After 30 mins, you will have lighter skin. When you are about to go out into the sun, apply the lightening cream. I don't suggest sunscreens because some of them are known to make your skin darker. Hope this helps.\nTc\nBye\nAngel Doll
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I think you are talking about melasma which is a darkening of the skin, usually seen in women.  It is often related to female hormones either in the birth control pill or in pregnancy.  There are a few medicines you can put on your skin for them but melasma gets better in a few months after the hormones levels come down.  I would use a sun block and a hat during the hot part of the day. Hope that helps!  Good luck!
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Darker color is dominant and lighter color is recessive as far as genetics are concerned.  More commonly, children turns out halfway between parents color.  In that sense, it is somewhat unusual that your children are completely white.\n\nBut...  I'm surprised that people near you are acting as this is such a surprising thing to happen.  It happens often enough....  One thing is for sure... if you are a mixed couple, the only thing you can do is get used to unusual and sometimes insulting comments from people.  Everybody has their own problems and prejudices.  If  you start getting upset over every comment, you'll be a wreck....\n\nI notice unusual facial expression (confused?) on people every now and then myself....
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skin color will depands on who's genes is stronger..if the chinese ones, i say the baby quite fair..not as fair as 100% chienese but close like 85%..