It also tells you how to check your child for possible skin problems. The final section is a checklist of ways to prevent and treat skin problems. The skin, like the heart, stomach or brain, is an organ of the body with its own special role in maintaining health.
Healthy skin protects against infection and bacteria.
Children with myelodysplasia have special needs for their skin. A number of things can cause skin to become red and irritated and possibly to develop sores. This process is called skin breakdown. Skin breakdown keeps the organ of the skin from performing its jobs properly. It can also be painful.