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- Title
The aetiology and management of irritant diaper dermatitis.
- Authors
Atherton, D J
- Abstract
ABSTRACT Irritant diaper dermatitis (IDD) is a common condition caused by the combination of wearing diapers, and incontinence of urine and faeces. The available evidence suggests that maceration of the stratum corneum by water increases susceptibility to frictional damage, and epidermal permeation of irritants. The most important irritants underlying IDD appear to be digestive enzymes persisting in faeces, particularly when these are activated by a high pH.
- Subjects
SKIN inflammation; DIAPERS; HEALTH
- Publication
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, 2001, Vol 15, p1
- ISSN
0926-9959
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.0926-9959.2001.00001.x