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Neonatal and Infant Dermatology

  • Joined: October 31, 2023
  • Articles: 32

Structure and Function of Newborn Skin

Introduction The skin of the newborn serves a pivotal role in the transition from the aqueous intrauterine environment to extrauterine terrestrial life and is integral to the vital functions of mechanical protection, thermoregulation, cutaneous immunosurveillance, and maintenance of a barrier…

Fetal Skin Development

Introduction The skin simultaneously contacts a changing environment and provides closure for the body. It is a cellular and molecular interface, which plays a critical functional role in neurobehavior and perception. The skin is embryologically continuous with the nervous system…