Escamilla LV, Elizalde AJI, Chargoy ORS, Bracho BE

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 203-207
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: diaper dermatitis is the most common skin condition in infants; it causes stress in caregivers and overloads the health system; few studies allow us to make evidence-based recommendations. Objective: evaluate if there is a decrease in the appearance of diaper dermatitis in infants who clean with water and cotton instead of commercial wipes. Material and methods: in a prospective cohort study in the Neonatology Service of Hospital Angeles Pedregal, a survey is carried out on the care of diaper area, complications, and family history. Results: 105 surveys were collected, 56.2% presented diaper dermatitis, and 27.6% were mild and moderate. The use of commercial wipes showed a significant decrease with a p < 0.001 with fewer episodes of diaper dermatitis with 71.9% in those who used them, against 96% cases of diaper dermatitis in infants who cleaned with cotton and water and 82.6% who used wipes plus cotton and water. Conclusions: the use of commercial wipes reduces the risk of diaper rash.

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