Newborn Skin

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Overview

The skin of a newborn usually is smooth and velvety, with a greasy coating for the first week or so. In caucasians, the skin is a reddish-purple color at birth and changes rapidly to pink. The hands and feet may remain purple a little longer, and this coloring may recur later when the child cries, holds its breath, or becomes chilled.


There are a variety of disorders that can develop in newborn skin during the first few weeks of life. Most of these resolve on their own. Knowing ...Read the full article