Citation

Shah K. Clin. Pediatr. 2017; 56(5 Suppl): 13S-15S.

Affiliation

1 Kenwood Dermatology, Cincinnati, OH, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0009922817706976

PMID

28420253

Abstract

Over the past several years, a number of articles and online posts have circulated on the Internet associating use of disposable and cloth diapers with chemical burns on babies' skin. Because both mild chemical burns and diaper dermatitis (diaper rash) can cause skin redness and peeling, it is not surprising that some confusion has arisen regarding the association between these two conditions. However, diapers cannot cause chemical burns because they are made of inert materials. Diaper rash and chemical burns are distinct conditions that require different evaluation and treatment, which is why it is important for pediatricians to help parents understand the difference.

Language: en

Keywords

allergic contact dermatitis; allergy; burn treatment; chemical burns; diaper; diaper chemical burn; diaper dermatitis; diaper rash; diaper safety; disposable diapers; erythema; infants; irritant contact dermatitis; pediatrics; skin irritation; skin pH