Fernandes JD, Machado MC, Oliveira ZN, et al.
Anais brasileiros de dermatologia. Date of publication 2011 Jan 1;volume 86(1):102-10.
1. An Bras Dermatol. 2011 Jan-Feb;86(1):102-10. doi:
10.1590/s0365-05962011000100014.
Children and newborn skin care and prevention.
[Article in English, Portuguese]
Fernandes JD(1), Machado MC, Oliveira ZN.
Author information:
(1)Department of Dermatology, Clinics Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University
of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil. jdumet@gmail.com
Neonatal skin suffers a progressive adaptation to the extrauterine environment
and special care is needed during this period. This skin is very sensitive, thin
and fragile. Immaturity of the epidermal barrier reduces the defense against the
excessive proliferation of microbes and makes the skin more vulnerable to trauma
and percutaneous drug toxicity. Because of the peculiar characteristics of
newborn, infant and children's skin, the use of cosmetic products designed for
hygiene and protection requires caution. In order to preserve the integrity of
neonatal and child's skin, this article reviewed basic preventive care practices
in relation to hygiene, bathing, cleansing agents, topical products and their
percutaneous toxicity.
DOI: 10.1590/s0365-05962011000100014
PMID: 21437530 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
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