Abstract
Nappy dermatitis is a broad term used to describe an acute inflammatory reaction of the skin in the nappy area because of irritation from urine, faeces, moisture or friction. The prevalence is estimated to be between 7% and 35% in infants. Regular application of a barrier preparation at every nappy change may be a valuable component of nappy dermatitis prevention and/or treatment.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3-23 |
Number of pages | 0 |
Journal | International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2008 |