diaper wipes
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Place in Therapy: Diaper Wipes
Diaper wipes are readily used in the prevention of diaper dermatitis despite lack of well-designed trials.<1> A few small trials have been conducted to evaluate the use of wipes as compared to the traditional water and cloth method. Studies have demonstrated the importance of cleansing the surface of the skin. <2,3> Soaps and lipid solvents are known for their lipid removing properties from the stratum corneum and thus they can cause skin irritation.<4> That said, water is used alone in order to avoid such a reaction.Additionally, gentle skin cleansing is important in reducing skin irritation. In most cases, diaper wipes are well tolerated for cleansing, however skin irritation can occur as a result of fragrances, detergents, alcohol or preservatives that are contained in some products.<5> Traditional methods of using water and a regular cloth are more widely used and have shown benefit in removing irritants without causing skin irritation.<6> Harsh soaps and detergents should be avoided when using the traditional method, as it may worsen skin irritation.<7> Overall, the traditional method is more commonly used, however baby wipes are more convenient when families are not at the household.
References
1. Nield, S.L., Kamat, D. Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Diaper Dermatitis. Clinical Pediatrics 2007;
46: 6.
2. Atherton, D.J. A review of the pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis. Current Medical Reasearch and Opinion 2004; 20(5): 645-‐649.
3.Atherton, D.J.The aetiology and management of irritant diaper dermatitis. JEADV 2001; 15: 1-‐4.
4. Borkowski, S. Diaper Rash Care and Management. Pediatric Nursing 2004: 30: 6.
5. Lavender, T., Furber, C., Campbell, M., Victor, S., et al. Effect on skin hydration of using baby wipes to clean the
napkin area of newborn babies: assessor-‐blinded randomised controlled equivalence trial. BMC Pediatrics 2012, 12:59.
6. Scheinfeld, N. Diaper Dermatitis. Am J Clin Dermatol 2005: 6(5): 273-‐281.
7. Odio, M. Disposable Baby Wipes: Efficacy and Skin Mildness. Dermatology Nursing 2001: 13:2.
Diaper wipes are readily used in the prevention of diaper dermatitis despite lack of well-designed trials.<1> A few small trials have been conducted to evaluate the use of wipes as compared to the traditional water and cloth method. Studies have demonstrated the importance of cleansing the surface of the skin. <2,3> Soaps and lipid solvents are known for their lipid removing properties from the stratum corneum and thus they can cause skin irritation.<4> That said, water is used alone in order to avoid such a reaction.Additionally, gentle skin cleansing is important in reducing skin irritation. In most cases, diaper wipes are well tolerated for cleansing, however skin irritation can occur as a result of fragrances, detergents, alcohol or preservatives that are contained in some products.<5> Traditional methods of using water and a regular cloth are more widely used and have shown benefit in removing irritants without causing skin irritation.<6> Harsh soaps and detergents should be avoided when using the traditional method, as it may worsen skin irritation.<7> Overall, the traditional method is more commonly used, however baby wipes are more convenient when families are not at the household.
References
1. Nield, S.L., Kamat, D. Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Diaper Dermatitis. Clinical Pediatrics 2007;
46: 6.
2. Atherton, D.J. A review of the pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of irritant diaper dermatitis. Current Medical Reasearch and Opinion 2004; 20(5): 645-‐649.
3.Atherton, D.J.The aetiology and management of irritant diaper dermatitis. JEADV 2001; 15: 1-‐4.
4. Borkowski, S. Diaper Rash Care and Management. Pediatric Nursing 2004: 30: 6.
5. Lavender, T., Furber, C., Campbell, M., Victor, S., et al. Effect on skin hydration of using baby wipes to clean the
napkin area of newborn babies: assessor-‐blinded randomised controlled equivalence trial. BMC Pediatrics 2012, 12:59.
6. Scheinfeld, N. Diaper Dermatitis. Am J Clin Dermatol 2005: 6(5): 273-‐281.
7. Odio, M. Disposable Baby Wipes: Efficacy and Skin Mildness. Dermatology Nursing 2001: 13:2.