Transdermal patches are now widely used as cosmetic, topical and transdermal delivery
systems. These patches represent a key outcome from the growth in skin science …

The primary function of the epidermis is to produce the protective, semi-permeable stratum
corneum that permits terrestrial life. The barrier function of the stratum corneum is provided …

Written by experienced and internationally renowned contributors, this is the fourth edition of
what has become the standard reference for cosmetic scientists and dermatologists seeking …

Skin is at the interface between the complex physiology of the body and the external, often
hostile, environment, and the semipermeable epidermal barrier prevents both the escape of …

Skin water barrier development begins in utero and is believed to be complete by week 34
of gestational age. The goal of this investigation was to assess the dynamic transport and …

Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) has several significant advantages compared to oral drug
delivery, including elimination of pain and sustained drug release. However, the use of TDD …

Infant skin is critical to the newborn child's transition from the womb environment to the
journey to self-sufficiency. This review provides an integrative perspective on the skin …

The skin is colonized by an assemblage of microorganisms which, for the most part,
peacefully coexist with their hosts. In some cases, these communities also provide vital …

Please cite this paper as: Functional skin adaptation in infancy–almost complete but not fully
competent. Experimental Dermatology 2010; 19: 483–492. Abstract: Early postnatal life is a …

Infection claims the lives of approximately 3000 neonates worldwide every day. 1 Preterm
newborns are the most affected because they exhibit the highest sepsisrelated morbidity …