Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology

A consummate classic with a fresh approach to pediatric dermatology

Children''s skin is different. Maturation affects the epidermal barrier, the cutaneous microbiome, adnexal structures, vasculature, and transcutaneous absorption of drugs. The immature skin is more susceptible to pathogens and environmental disruption. Many genetic disorders are either present at birth or manifest early in childho...