ForAFriendAsking t1_jci4gdc wrote on March 17, 2023 at 12:05 AM

Reply to comment by starciv14 in 8 out of 10 preterm babies suffer newborn jaundice. Therapy involves exposing the baby to blue light, however, there are no standard guidelines on the precise color of light, irradiation power and duration. Scientists suggest fluorescence measurement will improve jaundice testing and therapy. by Skoltech_

Does sunlight also cure it?

DixieCretinSeaman t1_jcl70zh wrote on March 17, 2023 at 5:08 PM

I believe it does, but the blue light is faster. And not every baby is born someplace sunny!

ForAFriendAsking t1_jcla2vv wrote on March 17, 2023 at 5:27 PM

Thanks for the info!

DixieCretinSeaman t1_jclruyc wrote on March 17, 2023 at 7:22 PM

I was curious and found this article from 2015. Apparently sunlight is just as effective but the concern is exposing the newborn to sunburn and overheating.

ForAFriendAsking t1_jcm5ejd wrote on March 17, 2023 at 8:51 PM

Thanks for the info!