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. 1980 Oct;55(10):817-9.
doi: 10.1136/adc.55.10.817.

Barrier properties of vernix caseosa

V M Joglekar

Barrier properties of vernix caseosa

V M Joglekar. Arch Dis Child. 1980 Oct.

Abstract

Experiments are described which show that vernix caseosa has a mechanical barrier effect if it is deposited in an unbroken layer. Specific antibacterial properties were not detected in vernix. It is suggested that vernix is best left on a newborn infant because of its mechanical obstruction to bacterial passage.

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