title: Neonatal skincare: why change is vital.
abstract: 'Newborn skin is thinner, more permeable and less able to withstand the sensitising effects of modern detergents. It is also important to remember that anything placed on, in or around a baby has the capacity to harm' (Trotter, 2004a). The anatomical and functional differences of neonatal skin have been thoroughly reported over the years and there is now a body of evidence to support the above statement (Fatter, 1997; Gelmetti, 2001; Lund, 2001a, 2001b; Medves, 2001; Ertel, 2003; Trotter, 2002, 2004a). The aim of this article is to inform midwives about the potential dangers of chemical ingredients used in personal care products and to suggest simpler skincare regimes. It is anticipated that doing so will reduce the risks of conditions like eczema, asthma and related allergies.
authors.forename: Sharon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Trotter
mesh_terms: D001494:Baths / Q000451:nursing*; D005076:Exanthema / Q000517:prevention & control; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care / Q000379:methods*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008880:Midwifery / Q000379:methods*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D012915:Soaps; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D012915:Soaps