Is newborn jaundice yellow on the palms?

Patient's question:

Children with yellow skin are very yellow, their faces are also yellow, and their palms are a bit yellow. Is this pathological jaundice? How should the child be treated?
44-day-old child, pressing the skin with the hand makes it yellow, is it jaundice? The palms and soles are not entirely yellow, is it natural yellow?
Does newborn jaundice make the palms turn yellow?

Doctor's answer:

Newborn jaundice can cause the palms to turn yellow. Normal physiological jaundice in newborns usually appears 2-3 days after birth, peaks around 4-5 days, and begins to fade after 14 days. If the child is yellow, taking Yinzhi oral liquid can be very effective. During the treatment of jaundice in the child, pay attention to adequate fluid intake and digestion. Carefully observe whether the child's jaundice levels fluctuate, and get more sun exposure. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a skin test. For reference, the most accurate method is still a blood test.

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