Image Based Question – 66395

A new born with a skin type as shown in the picture below represents ?

A. Very premature infants (24 to 28 weeks).

B. Normal infants.

C. Postterm infants (42 to 44 weeks).

D. None of the above.

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Correct Answer » C Explanation

• The infant as shown in the picture above represents Postterm skin, as peeling and cracking of the skin are characteristics of the infant delivered after 42 weeks’ gestation.

• Postterm infants (42 to 44 weeks) often have more diffuse peeling and cracking of the skin because the outermost layers are sloughed.