Disposable diapers and infant skin.
In an experiment on skin rash caused by diapers, adult skin was used to compare the effects of disposable diapers (A; Pampers), conventional disposable diapers (B), and cotton diapers. Pieces of each type of diaper measuring 2 X 2 cm and containing 0.2 ml saline solution were pasted on forearm skin for 5 h. Water content of the corneum was measured with an impedance meter 1 h after the pieces were removed. Results were excellent for diapers A and B: there were no significant differences observed in water content of the corneum when A and B were compared with conventional cotton diapers. The advantages of disposable diapers were confirmed in infants.
D000328:Adult; D001834:Body Water / Q000032:analysis*; D003020:Clothing; D003963:Diaper Rash / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D008297:Male; D010209:Paper; D012867:Skin / Q000032:analysis*; D013784:Textiles