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Skin care for preterm and term neonates

Skin care for preterm and term neonates Summary Neonatal skin experiences a progressive adaptation to the extrauterine environment during which special care is needed. The immaturity of the epidermal barrier in the neonatal period may cause dry skin, vulnerability to trauma, rapid onset of microbial colonization and percutaneous drug toxicity. This article reviews the practical implications for hygiene, bathing practices, skin integrity, emollient use, infection control and exposure to percutaneous toxic agents in preterm and term infants. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Wiley

Skin care for preterm and term neonates

Clinical & Experimental Dermatology , Volume 34 (8) – Dec 1, 2009

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Wiley
Copyright
© 2009 The Author(s). Journal compilation © 2009 British Association of Dermatologists
ISSN
0307-6938
eISSN
1365-2230
DOI
10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03424.x
pmid
19575734
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Abstract

Summary Neonatal skin experiences a progressive adaptation to the extrauterine environment during which special care is needed. The immaturity of the epidermal barrier in the neonatal period may cause dry skin, vulnerability to trauma, rapid onset of microbial colonization and percutaneous drug toxicity. This article reviews the practical implications for hygiene, bathing practices, skin integrity, emollient use, infection control and exposure to percutaneous toxic agents in preterm and term infants.

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Clinical & Experimental DermatologyWiley

Published: Dec 1, 2009

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