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[Cleansing of the skin in childhood]
1Istituto di I Clinica Dermatologica e Dermatologia Pediatrica, Università di Milano, Italia.
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This study reviews pediatric skin cleansing, detailing current detergents and bath types. It highlights age-specific skin needs and proposes ideal features for children
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Cosmetology
- Skin Physiology
Abstract:
The author describes the problems of skin cleansing in pediatric age on the basis of the recent knowledge of cosmetology and skin physiopathology. Principal detergents now available are summarized and their characteristics and indications are given. Skin cleansing in children is also seen in correlation with age and peculiarities of the skin itself. Modalities of bath, main types of bath (antiseptics, colloidal, emollient) and the substances used to date are discussed critically. The features which should characterize an ideal pediatric detergent are finally proposed.