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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript The Special Needs of Infant Skin Alain Khaiat, PhD Vice President R&D Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific : The Special Needs of Infant Skin Alain Khaiat, PhD Vice President R&D Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific Functions of Skin: Functions of Skin Thermoregulation Barrier against fluid, protein and electrolyte loss Defense against organisms and toxins Protection from UV damage Sensory organ Infant Skin: Needs and Challenges: Infant Skin: Needs and Challenges Physiological differences in skin Higher skin surface area to weight ratio than adult Unique environment Large irritated skin surface (diaper area) Inability to communicate irritation, discomfort, pain Slide4: “It is clear that nothing should be applied to the skin of any baby without careful consideration of the potential hazards” D.J. Atherton and A. Rook Textbook of Dermatology Skin Anatomical Differences: Skin Anatomical Differences Infant Skin 700 cm 2 / Kg Adherent stratum corneum Low melanin Elastic fibers absent Dense eccrine glands but less active Thinner dermis Adult Skin 250 cm 2 / kg Loose stratum corneum High melanin Elastic fibers present Less dense eccrine glands Skin Anatomical Differences: Skin Anatomical Differences Infant Skin Active sebaceous glands High lipid Adult Skin Less active sebaceous glands Lower lipids Functional Differences: Functional Differences Good resistance to penetration Barrier function is fully developed after 36th week of gestation Acidic skin surface protects against some microorganisms pH falls to 4.95 after birth Higher penetrability of fat soluble substances Greater absorption due to surface area to body weight ratioFunctional Differences: Functional Differences Sweat retention can lead to Miliaria rubra, especially in the skin folds Less developed immune system Reduced ability to ward off infections Greater susceptibility to irritants Lower susceptibility to allergens The Diaper Area: A Unique Environment: The Diaper Area: A Unique Environment Moist, humid, occluded environment Higher pH due to urea degradation in ammonia Leads to highly irritated area with microbial contamination Results in diaper rash Continuous cleansing can compound irritation Meeting the Special Needs of Infant Skin: Meeting the Special Needs of Infant Skin Gentle cleansing Adequate hydration and moisturization Preventing friction Protection from environmental irritants Protection from the damaging rays of the sun Special Care for Baby Skin : Special Care for Baby Skin Cleansing: mild body wash, mild gentle shampoo Protection from irritation: barrier creams for the diaper area Maintenance of skin hydration: lotion, oil Reducing friction: powder, oil Avoiding sunburn: UV lotionWhat to Look for in Baby Products?: What to Look for in Baby Products? Maintain optimum degree of hydration Reduce friction What to Look for in Baby Products? : What to Look for in Baby Products? Products that provide: Careful control of the percutaneous absorption of chemicals Minimize changes in the flora of the skin UV protectionSpecial Needs of Infant Skin: Product Selection Principles: Special Needs of Infant Skin: Product Selection Principles Consider ingredient/product irritancy or toxicity potential Consider clinical data support Consider quality standards of production Consider formulations designed and tested specially for newborns Meeting Infant Skin Special Needs: Meeting Infant Skin Special Needs Carefully Select Raw Materials Clinical Testing Irritation Sensitization Clinical Testings: Clinical Testings Eye irritation In vitro Human ocular testing Skin irritation Primary Cumulative Skin sensitization Skin photosensitization Skin Irritation: Skin Irritation Most inflammatory reactions on skin are either primary irritation or cumulative irritation. Baby Products: Baby Products Maintain the special needs of infant skin: Cleansing Maintain and protect healthy skin Skin as a Sensory Organ: Skin as a Sensory Organ Communication begins with a baby’s first touch It is baby’s first shared language with the outside world Touch facilitates a loving bond between mother parents and baby Touch has therapeutic benefits Touch Therapy: Touch Therapy Massaged preemies gain weight faster Massage helps improve some infant behaviors Massage helps improve health, strength and stability Massage facilitates infant’s sleep Touch Reduces Stress: Touch Reduces Stress Tactile stimulation leads to a mild and transient drop in the body temperature, a potent stimulus for activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis Activation of this axis leads to increased circulation levels of T3 and T4 These hormones increase the level of serotonin Touch Reduces Stress: Touch Reduces Stress Serotonin increases glucocorticoid receptor-binding capacity and the number of these receptors Through a negative feedback process, the hippocampus discontinues the stress response Immunologic responses, suppressed to conserve energy during stress, are restored Touch and Food Absorption: Touch and Food Absorption more gastrin Tactile stimulus vagal tone increased absorption more insulin Role of Baby Products in Touch: Role of Baby Products in Touch Baby products like oil, powder, lotion enhance massage and touch therapyWhat about Adult Skin Products on Babies?: What about Adult Skin Products on Babies? NO Adult shampoos are eye irritants The adult can rinse, not the baby Adult lotions or creams are meant to penetrate Baby products should not penetrate What about Adult Products for Babies’ Use? : What about Adult Products for Babies’ Use? NO Some ingredients would not be recommended on infants Can Adults Use Baby Products?: Can Adults Use Baby Products? ABSOLUTELY Baby products are pure, mild and gentle safe, tolerable, and efficacious Summary : Summary Infant skin has special needs Pediatric health professionals are experts and key sources of information on baby care Products specifically formulated and tested for infant skin can confidently be recommended You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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I will present the important of Infant massage in next 2 weeks. WOuld you be so kind to send me the powerpoint of your presentation to me email jswibisono@gmail.com Thx Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript The Special Needs of Infant Skin Alain Khaiat, PhD Vice President R&D Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific : The Special Needs of Infant Skin Alain Khaiat, PhD Vice President R&D Johnson & Johnson Asia Pacific Functions of Skin: Functions of Skin Thermoregulation Barrier against fluid, protein and electrolyte loss Defense against organisms and toxins Protection from UV damage Sensory organ Infant Skin: Needs and Challenges: Infant Skin: Needs and Challenges Physiological differences in skin Higher skin surface area to weight ratio than adult Unique environment Large irritated skin surface (diaper area) Inability to communicate irritation, discomfort, pain Slide4: “It is clear that nothing should be applied to the skin of any baby without careful consideration of the potential hazards” D.J. Atherton and A. Rook Textbook of Dermatology Skin Anatomical Differences: Skin Anatomical Differences Infant Skin 700 cm 2 / Kg Adherent stratum corneum Low melanin Elastic fibers absent Dense eccrine glands but less active Thinner dermis Adult Skin 250 cm 2 / kg Loose stratum corneum High melanin Elastic fibers present Less dense eccrine glands Skin Anatomical Differences: Skin Anatomical Differences Infant Skin Active sebaceous glands High lipid Adult Skin Less active sebaceous glands Lower lipids Functional Differences: Functional Differences Good resistance to penetration Barrier function is fully developed after 36th week of gestation Acidic skin surface protects against some microorganisms pH falls to 4.95 after birth Higher penetrability of fat soluble substances Greater absorption due to surface area to body weight ratioFunctional Differences: Functional Differences Sweat retention can lead to Miliaria rubra, especially in the skin folds Less developed immune system Reduced ability to ward off infections Greater susceptibility to irritants Lower susceptibility to allergens The Diaper Area: A Unique Environment: The Diaper Area: A Unique Environment Moist, humid, occluded environment Higher pH due to urea degradation in ammonia Leads to highly irritated area with microbial contamination Results in diaper rash Continuous cleansing can compound irritation Meeting the Special Needs of Infant Skin: Meeting the Special Needs of Infant Skin Gentle cleansing Adequate hydration and moisturization Preventing friction Protection from environmental irritants Protection from the damaging rays of the sun Special Care for Baby Skin : Special Care for Baby Skin Cleansing: mild body wash, mild gentle shampoo Protection from irritation: barrier creams for the diaper area Maintenance of skin hydration: lotion, oil Reducing friction: powder, oil Avoiding sunburn: UV lotionWhat to Look for in Baby Products?: What to Look for in Baby Products? Maintain optimum degree of hydration Reduce friction What to Look for in Baby Products? : What to Look for in Baby Products? Products that provide: Careful control of the percutaneous absorption of chemicals Minimize changes in the flora of the skin UV protectionSpecial Needs of Infant Skin: Product Selection Principles: Special Needs of Infant Skin: Product Selection Principles Consider ingredient/product irritancy or toxicity potential Consider clinical data support Consider quality standards of production Consider formulations designed and tested specially for newborns Meeting Infant Skin Special Needs: Meeting Infant Skin Special Needs Carefully Select Raw Materials Clinical Testing Irritation Sensitization Clinical Testings: Clinical Testings Eye irritation In vitro Human ocular testing Skin irritation Primary Cumulative Skin sensitization Skin photosensitization Skin Irritation: Skin Irritation Most inflammatory reactions on skin are either primary irritation or cumulative irritation. Baby Products: Baby Products Maintain the special needs of infant skin: Cleansing Maintain and protect healthy skin Skin as a Sensory Organ: Skin as a Sensory Organ Communication begins with a baby’s first touch It is baby’s first shared language with the outside world Touch facilitates a loving bond between mother parents and baby Touch has therapeutic benefits Touch Therapy: Touch Therapy Massaged preemies gain weight faster Massage helps improve some infant behaviors Massage helps improve health, strength and stability Massage facilitates infant’s sleep Touch Reduces Stress: Touch Reduces Stress Tactile stimulation leads to a mild and transient drop in the body temperature, a potent stimulus for activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis Activation of this axis leads to increased circulation levels of T3 and T4 These hormones increase the level of serotonin Touch Reduces Stress: Touch Reduces Stress Serotonin increases glucocorticoid receptor-binding capacity and the number of these receptors Through a negative feedback process, the hippocampus discontinues the stress response Immunologic responses, suppressed to conserve energy during stress, are restored Touch and Food Absorption: Touch and Food Absorption more gastrin Tactile stimulus vagal tone increased absorption more insulin Role of Baby Products in Touch: Role of Baby Products in Touch Baby products like oil, powder, lotion enhance massage and touch therapyWhat about Adult Skin Products on Babies?: What about Adult Skin Products on Babies? NO Adult shampoos are eye irritants The adult can rinse, not the baby Adult lotions or creams are meant to penetrate Baby products should not penetrate What about Adult Products for Babies’ Use? : What about Adult Products for Babies’ Use? NO Some ingredients would not be recommended on infants Can Adults Use Baby Products?: Can Adults Use Baby Products? ABSOLUTELY Baby products are pure, mild and gentle safe, tolerable, and efficacious Summary : Summary Infant skin has special needs Pediatric health professionals are experts and key sources of information on baby care Products specifically formulated and tested for infant skin can confidently be recommended