Prevention of Diaper Irritation and Redness in Newborns and Infants: Results from the Dexpan Plus® Baby Clinical Study

Abstract

Diaper dermatitis is a common disease in children under 2 years of age; its prevention is based on proper care, hygiene, frequent diaper changes, aeration, gentle skin cleansing and the optimal choice of cosmetics. The authors conducted an observational study to investigate the effect of Dexpan Plus® Baby cream in newborns and infants to prevent diaper-induced irritation and redness of the skin. Dexpan Plus® Baby Cream was applied to clean and dry skin in the groin area with each diaper change for 30 days. The study included 30 children from 3 to 12 months old with skin phototypes I – III according to the Fitzpatrick scale. When caring for children, their parents regularly used disposable diapers (at least 5 times at the daytime and 2 times at night). According to the results of the study, 93.3% of children had no diaper dermatitis on the diaper dermatitis scale. According to the assessment of doctors and parents, 100% of children had “good” and “very good” tolerance with regular use of the cream. Dexpan Plus® Baby Cream has been shown to be safe and it can be recommended for newborns and infants to prevent diaper-induced irritation and redness of the skin. Parents were satisfied with the cream, at the final visit 100% of parents positively assessed the cosmetic effects of the cream, they fully agreed that the cream was suitable for sensitive skin of a child, it softened the skin, had a protective effect against redness and moisturizing effect, the cream was easy to apply; 93% of parents completely agreed with the statement that the cream reduced skin redness.