title: Clinical effectiveness of barrier preparations in the prevention and treatment of nappy dermatitis in infants and preschool children of nappy age.
abstract: Nappy dermatitis is a broad term used to describe an acute inflammatory reaction of the skin in the nappy area because of irritation from urine, faeces, moisture or friction. The prevalence is estimated to be between 7% and 35% in infants. Regular application of a barrier preparation at every nappy change may be a valuable component of nappy dermatitis prevention and/or treatment.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Evidence Based Nursing Aotearoa (a collaborating centre of the Joanna Briggs Institute) Starship Childrens Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Joanne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rowe
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McCall
authors.forename: Bridie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kent