Newborn jaundice

Jaundice in newborns is a frequent condition that is typically not serious. It results in a yellowing of the skin and the sclera, which is the white part of the eyes. The medical term for this condition in infants is neonatal jaundice. In babies with darker skin tones, the yellowing may be harder to notice, but it can often be observed on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. Other signs of newborn jaundice may also be present. Generally, the symptoms appear around two days after birth and usually improve on their own by the time the baby reaches about two weeks of age.