In medicine, inertia can be a strangely powerful force, but Virginia Apgar never succumbed to it. She brought incredible energy to her work in anesthesia, neonatology, and dysmorphology (the study of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids, which don’t dissolve in water. They are present within the stratum corneum, the ...

Newborns often do not have the perfect skin we expect. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, explains some of the common skin conditions that newborns face, including seborrhea—often referred to as cradle ...

A baby’s skin does far more than just add to their soft and cuddly charm; not only is it the body’s largest organ, but it also serves as the body’s first line of defense, regulating temperature, ...

The birth of a baby is thrilling for parents. But the delivery room can be confusing with medical personnel and lots of monitors. A number of screenings for newborns are given right away, including ...

Before leaving the hospital, or within days of coming home, your newborn’s skin may begin flaking or peeling. This isn’t unusual and can occur on any part of their body, such as the hands, soles of ...

Eczema can show up as crusty, flaky patches on your baby's skin, often during their first few months. It’s common and treatable, and many infants outgrow it. Not sure if your baby's itchy, irritated ...

Newborn babies often have dry, peeling skin. Most of the time, newborn skin peeling is typical. However, sometimes newborn skin peeling occurs as a result of conditions that require treatment. Most ...

IN 1952 Farquharson et al. 1 reported the control of an outbreak of staphylococcal skin lesions in their nurseries by washing all infants with a hexachlorophene-containing preparation twenty-four ...

A newborn's skin is prone to rashes of all sorts. Fortunately, most of these rashes are harmless and go away on their own. Your newborn may develop different types of rashes. If the rash shows up with ...

Though newborn skin is incredibly fragile, it plays a crucial role in protecting the body. Experts recommend a gentle approach, advocating for infrequent baths and regular moisturizing to support its ...