by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 13, 2020 | NICU Life
One of the most common skin disorders for infants is diaper dermatitis, normally referred to as diaper rash. NICU babies are even more at risk for this condition since their skin is often not fully developed at the time of birth. It’s a condition to take...
by Leigh Ann Torres | Jul 6, 2020 | Medical Info & Resources, NICU Life
Our skin has many important functions. It plays an important role in sensation and tactile feeling (touch is the first sense to develop). It serves as a barrier to water loss in the body. Our skin also prevents irritants and toxins from entering the body and helps...