When a baby is first born, the skin is a dark red to purple color. As the baby starts to breathe air, the color changes to red. This redness normally starts to fade in the first day.

When a baby is first born, the skin is a dark red to purple color. As the baby starts to breathe air, the color changes to red. This redness normally starts to fade in the first day. A baby's hands and feet may stay bluish in color for several days. This is a normal response to a newborn's immature blood circulation.

Scrotal swelling is a common problem in baby boys and young boys. It can have many causes. These are often divided into painless and painful scrotal swelling.

Fifth disease is a viral illness that causes a bright red rash on the cheeks. The rash can then spread to the body, arms, and legs. The rash lasts 2 to 4 days. Other symptoms can include runny nose, sore throat, and low fever. Fifth disease is spread from one child to another through direct contact with fluid from the nose and throat.

HDN occurs when your baby's red blood cells break down at a fast rate. HDN happens when an Rh negative mother has a baby with an Rh positive father. If the Rh negative mother has been sensitized to Rh positive blood, her immune system will make antibodies to attack her baby.

The condition may also be linked to seborrheic dermatitis. This is an inflammation of the top layers of skin. It causes red, itchy, scaly skin. Which children are at risk for blepharitis? A child may be more at risk for blepharitis if he or she has: Seborrheic dermatitis. Not …

A port-wine stain is a flat, pink, red, or purple colored birthmark. These are caused by a concentration of dilated tiny blood vessels called capillaries. They usually occur on the head or neck.

Eyeball that looks red and my bulge; Trouble moving the eyeball; Pain in the eye area; Decrease in vision or color vision; The pupil reacts less than normal; Fever; The symptoms of cellulitis of the eye can be like other health conditions. Make sure your child sees his or her healthcare provider for a diagnosis. How is cellulitis of the eye ...

Each baby may show different symptoms of postmaturity. Some of those symptoms are: Dry, loose, peeling skin. Overgrown nails. Large amount of hair on the head. Visible creases on palms and soles of feet. Small amount of fat on the body. Green, brown, or yellow coloring of skin from baby passing stool in the womb. More alert and "wide-eyed"

By looking at a child's blood cells under a microscope, a lab specialist may be able to diagnose a type of anemia that causes red cells to grow or develop abnormally. Reticulocyte count. Reticulocytes are immature blood cells.