Clinical and mycological benefits of topical application of honey, olive oil and beeswax in diaper dermatitis.
Twelve infants suffering from diaper dermatitis were treated four times daily for 7 days with a mixture containing honey, olive oil and beeswax. The severity of erythema was evaluated on a five-point scale. Three infants had severe erythema and ulceration, four had moderate erythema, and five had moderate erythema with maceration. The initial mean lesion score of 2.91 +/- 0.79 declined significantly (p < 0.05) to 2.0 +/- 0.98 (day 3), 1.25 +/- 0.96 (day 5) and 0.66 +/- 0.98 (day 7). Candida albicans was isolated initially from four patients, but from only two patients after treatment. This topical treatment was safe and well-tolerated, and demonstrated clinical and mycological benefits in the treatment of diaper dermatitis.
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Dubai Specialized Medical Center, Islamic Establishment for Education, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. noori786@yahoo.com
D000287:Administration, Topical; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003963:Diaper Rash / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006722:Honey; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D000069463:Olive Oil; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014885:Waxes / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000069463:Olive Oil; D010938:Plant Oils; D014885:Waxes; C038228:beeswax