Neonatal physiological peeling

Almost all newborns will have peeling phenomenon, whether it is slight dandruff or peeling like a snake, as long as the baby has no problem eating or sleeping, it is normal. Peeling is because the stratum corneum, the top layer of the newborn's skin, is not fully developed and easily falls off. In addition, the neonatal epidermis and dermal basement membrane are underdeveloped, making the connection between the epidermis and the dermis insufficient, and increasing the chance of the epidermis falling off.

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