A common treatment for neonatal jaundice is phototherapy, where the newborn is placed under a special blue light, which helps to break down excess bilirubin. — EPA
Jaundice is a condition whereby the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellowish due to a high level of bilirubin in the blood.
Bilirubin is a yellow substance normally produced when old red blood cells are broken down. It is then metabolised by the liver so that it can be removed from the body.
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