Nursing & Healthcare International Journal (NHIJ)

ISSN: 2575-9981

Editorial

Care of Skin in Neonate (Neonatal Skin Care Guidelines)

Authors: Dipti Y Sorte*

DOI: 10.23880/nhij-16000175

Abstract

Neonatal skin experiences a progressive adaptation to the extrauterine environment during which special care is needed. The immaturity of the epidermal barrier in the neonatal period may cause dry skin, vulnerability to trauma, rapid onset of microbial colonization and percutaneous drug toxicity [1].

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