Jaundice in the face of newborn babies is slow to recede, which may be caused by breast milk jaundice, pathological jaundice and so on.
1. Breast milk jaundice: mostly seen in exclusively breastfed newborns, jaundice usually appears after 3~5 days of birth, peaks in about two weeks, and then gradually subsides. If the jaundice on the face recedes slowly, it may be caused by persistent breast milk, resulting in a yellowish color, and it may always exist.
2. Pathological jaundice: mostly seen in neonatal hemolytic disease, congenital biliary atresia, etc., which will lead to abnormally high levels of bilirubin in the body, thus causing yellowing of the skin. If the primary disease is not removed, it may lead to persistent jaundice, and it may also cause yellowing of the sclera or other parts of the body.
Newborns with jaundice that is slow to go away should seek prompt medical attention to identify the cause of the jaundice, and then target treatment or therapy.