title: Development and care of the premature infant's skin.
abstract: Recent advances in neonatal care have greatly decreased mortality and morbidity in premature infants. Those who survive, however, often have significant cutaneous abnormalities. This has led to enhanced understanding and care of the premature infant's skin. Future dermatologic research may develop methods both to control epithelial maturation and to deliver therapy through the skin.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care / Q000379:methods*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena