It is difficult to see the appearance of a baby at birth, as all babies look similar after birth. My skin is all green and yellowish, which is not very attractive. However, as the baby grows up, this unsightly skin color will change. But some babies' skin changes are not very uniform. So, what's going on with the baby's white hands, black face, and black body?
What's wrong with a baby with white hands, black face, and black body
Baby's hands are whiter than their face, which is a congenital decision. Some people have black faces but white skin, and the distribution of melanin in the local skin is not absolutely the same. Many children have uneven skin on their bodies, with some having black skin on their faces and white skin on their bodies. As long as it's not white spots falling off, it doesn't matter. After the full moon appears, observe the changes and don't worry. When the fetus is in the mother's womb, the lungs do not begin to function and rely entirely on the mother's placental circulation for ventilation;
After birth, the circulatory system must begin to rely on its own lungs, and most newborns adapt well to this transition process; The baby's skin color also changes from slight cyanosis at birth, to a pink and tender complexion after crying loudly. However, due to the frequent occurrence of hypothermia at birth, the body and face may appear pink but the hands and feet may slightly turn cyanotic. The doctor further stated that this is "cyanosis of hands and feet", which is a common condition in newborns.
What determines a baby's skin color
1. External factors
Parents should not think that a baby's skin color is only influenced by congenital factors. In fact, there are many hidden factors in life that can change a baby's skin color. The ultraviolet radiation we are exposed to every day is one of the reasons why it quietly changes a baby's skin color. Ultraviolet radiation stimulates melanin in the skin, triggering skin lesions such as freckles. Even on cloudy days, "ultraviolet radiation" is still strong. Sunlight shining on the body through humid air or glass windows, as well as indoor lamps and computer displays, can make the skin darker and darker.
2. Internal factors
The skin color of babies is mostly determined by innate factors. Genetic factors and the baby's own blood circulation can play a decisive role in the baby's skin color. Black people have darker skin than yellow people, but that doesn't necessarily mean they have more melanin in their skin. In fact, the total content of melanosomes in the skin of yellow and black people is similar. Therefore, whether the skin is black or not depends on the size and distribution of melanosomes.
The color of a baby's skin is influenced by both genetic factors in the family and their diet after birth. If the baby has white hands, black face, and black body, we can wait and see if it is because the baby's skin color has not fully recovered after giving birth. If it has been like this for a long time, it is best to seek medical examination.
