Adhesives and emollients in the preterm infant.

S B Hoath, V Narendran

Journal: Seminars in neonatology : SN 2001;5(4):289-96

PMID: 11032712

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Abstract

This chapter focuses on recent advances in preterm infant skin care related to skin adhesion and skin emolliency. Different types of adhesives and hydrating agents are reviewed. Clinical applications are best guided by understanding the biology of epidermal barrier development. The role of xeric stress in accelerating formation of the stratum corneum is discussed along with the effects of occlusive agents and emollients on wound healing and epidermal barrier repair. The principles of skin moisturization are introduced. The concept is advanced that programmatic changes in skin adhesion and water handling occur during the normal ontogeny of superficial biofilms (sebum, sweat, acid mantle).

Address: Skin Sciences Institute, Division of Neonatology, Children's Hospital Research Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0541, USA.

DOI: 10.1053/siny.2000.0015

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MeSH Terms: Adhesives, Emollients, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Premature, Skin Care