ABSTRACT
Skin undergoes an extraordinary development. It must grow rapidly and expand dramatically in size to cover the entire developing body. It is exposed to both internal and external environmental influences throughout the entire phase of its existence. However, despite the multitude of regionally specific influences that play a role in the development of skin, there is a remarkable similarity in its developmental pattern and in the ultimate end product of differentiation in every part of the body. The purpose of this chapter is to outline what is known about the development and physiology of baby skin and its implications on our daily care regime of skin at this early stage of life.
