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The immature skin

N Rutter1

  • 1Department of Child Health, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.

European Journal of Pediatrics
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
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Extremely preterm infants have immature skin, leading to risks like dehydration, toxicity, and infection. Neonatologists must implement protective measures to manage these skin vulnerabilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal dermatology
  • Perinatal medicine

Background:

  • Infant skin is structurally and functionally immature at birth.
  • Rapid postnatal skin maturation occurs in preterm infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the risks associated with immature infant skin.
  • To emphasize the need for protective measures in neonatology.

Main Methods:

  • Review of skin immaturity consequences in preterm neonates.

Main Results:

  • Immature skin causes high transepidermal water loss, impacting temperature and fluid balance.
  • Increased risk of accidental percutaneous absorption and toxicity.
  • Susceptibility to skin trauma, increasing infection risk.

Conclusions:

  • Neonatologists must recognize and address the challenges posed by immature preterm infant skin.
  • Proactive management strategies are crucial to mitigate risks like hypothermia, toxicity, and infection.