Infant skin is often presented as the cosmetic ideal for adults. However, compared to adult
skin it seems to be more prone to develop certain pathological conditions, such as atopic …

The skin acts as an interface between the internal milieu and the environment and provides
many functions essential for human survival, including: Of principal importance, a competent …

This report presents detailed information on age-and gender-related differences in the
anatomical and physiological characteristics of reference individuals. These reference …

Histologic analysis suggests that epidermal development is complete in utero at≈ 34 wk
gestational age. Infants born more prematurely have elevated rates of both transepidermal …

The barrier properties of the skin were examined in 223 studies in 70 newborn infants of 25
to 41 weeks' gestation, aged from 1 hour to 26 days. Percutaneous drug absorption was …

Objective. The aim of the study was to investigate skin barrier function in neonates in
different anatomic sites during the first 2 days of life. Design. The study population consisted …

Objective: To review the literature addressing the care of neonatal skin. Data Sources:
Computerized searches in MEDLINE and CINAHL, as well as references cited in articles …

Using a method described earlier, the evaporation rate (ER) was studied at different
humidities in 12 newborn infants born after 25 to 30 weeks of gestation and 10 infants born …

The importance of the stratum corneum and its barrier function for infants, especially for
newborns, is clinically evident. Research regarding the maturation of the stratum corneum in …

The survival of very low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants has been shown to be effected by
alterations in thermoregulation. Morbidity and mortality in these VLBW infants has remained …