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Area of Science:

Neonatal physiology
Dermatology
Infant development

Background:

Infant adaptation to extrauterine life involves significant physiological changes.
The skin's acid mantle is vital for epidermal barrier integrity and defense.
Understanding skin pH development is key to neonatal skin health.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the mechanisms of skin pH development in newborns.
To identify factors influencing the formation of skin surface acidity in infants.

Main Methods:

Literature review on neonatal skin physiology.
Analysis of factors affecting skin surface pH in infants.

Main Results:

Skin pH development is a complex process critical for neonatal adaptation.
Factors such as postnatal age, weight, gender, and anatomical site significantly impact skin surface acidity.

Conclusions:

The formation of the acid mantle is essential for maintaining a healthy epidermal barrier in newborns.
Awareness of influencing factors can guide appropriate neonatal skincare practices.