Characterization of Diaper Dermatitis in the United States

Abstract

Visits for diaper dermatitis are frequent, and pediatricians are the physicians most often called on to provide treatment. No portion of the pediatric population is disproportionately diagnosed. The frequent use of potent corticosteroids contained in combination agents is a potential target for improving the management of diaper dermatitis.

Formulation and Evaluation of Antibacterial Creams and Gels Containing Metal Ions for Topical Application

“…Previous studies [6–9] indicated that both active ingredients had antibacterial activity, which this study confirmed. The two metal salts had a synergistic activity when combined in the creams and gels, which was also confirmed by our study.…”

Induction of epidermal damage by tape stripping to evaluate skin mildness of cleansing regimens for the premature epidermal barrier

“…The skin damage targets for the study (TEWL of 40–50 g/m 2 /h) were similar to values reported in premature infants . This range is also comparable with TEWL values observed in children presenting with relatively severe diaper rash …”

Dermatological changes in a prospective cohort of acutely ill, hospitalised Malawian children, stratified according to nutritional status

“…Telogen effluvium, or hair thinning, as well as bullae, erosions and desquamation were less prevalent 180 days after discharge, suggestive of an association with acute illness and/or malnutrition. The most common diagnoses seen, congenital dermal melanocytosis, diaper dermatitis, eczema and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation are not specific to malnutrition and the reported prevalence is similar to the global prevalence of dermatoses in infants 35–38…”