Pediatria pre prax 1/2013
Year-round care of a child’s skin
The article deals with aspects of care of a child’s skin from the perspective of recent knowledge on the epidermal barrier and its function altered by various external factors (water, detergents, weather effects) and explores options for preventing skin damage and preserving and/or supporting complete functioning of the epidermal barrier.
Keywords: epidermal barrier, skin hydration, cleansing of skin, soaps and syndets, emollients, skin protection from sun rays.
