The skin of preterm infants is a delicate organ with critical structural and functional
differences as compared to term born infants. Unique features contribute to an increased …

Background Neonatal sepsis in preterm infants is often due to organisms that colonize the
skin including Staphylococcus spp. and Candida spp. Development and maturation of the …

Our skin is the interface through which we mediate lifelong interactions with our surrounding
environment. Initial development of the skin's epidermis, adnexal structures, and barrier …

Highlights•Identification of the main factors that affect the infant skin microbiome.•How infant
skin microbiome profiles are impacted by external factors and disease.•Knowledge gaps for …

Recent focus on the neonatal intestinal microbiome has advanced our knowledge of the
complex interplay between the intestinal barrier, the developing immune system, and …

Evolving Concepts of Neonatal Skin Page 1 Evolving Concepts of Neonatal Skin Carrie C.
Coughlin, MD,* and Alain Taıeb, MD, Ph.D.† *Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine …

Background The objective of this study was to measure skin characteristics in premature
(PT), late preterm (LPT), and full-term (FT) neonates compared with adults at two times (T1 …

Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in preterm infants. Preterm and
very low birth weight infants are particularly susceptible to sepsis due to their immature skin …

As human skin hosts a diverse microbiota in health and disease, there is an emerging
consensus that dysregulated interactions between host and microbiome may contribute to …

Our skin has a unique barrier function, which is imperative for the body's protection against
external pathogens and environmental insults. Although interacting closely and sharing …