DIAPER DERMATITIS

This study tested whether applying sunflower oil or olive oil to the diaper area can prevent diaper rash in hospitalized infants (0-24 months old) receiving antibiotics. 150 babies were split into three groups: sunflower oil, olive oil, or standard care. Oils were applied at each…

This study tested a cream paste made with pleuran (a beta-glucan from oyster mushrooms) on 110 children with diaper rash, perioral dermatitis, or neonatal pustulosis. Participants applied the cream 2-3 times daily for up to 2 weeks. Researchers measured redness and overall skin i…

This study looked at 44 babies in the NICU with diaper rash. One group got a hydrocolloid dressing (a sticky bandage that protects the skin), and the other got a standard zinc oxide cream. The goal was to see which helped the rash heal faster within 72 hours. The study is complet…

This study tested whether giving mothers a video lesson on diaper rash care improves their knowledge and reduces rash severity in their babies. 74 first-time mothers of infants aged 0-6 months were split into two groups: one received the video training, the other did not. Researc…

This study looked at whether olive oil and centaury oil can help manage mild diaper rash in babies. 45 infants between 6 and 18 months with mild diaper dermatitis took part. Researchers rated the severity of the rash before and after using the oils to see if they improved the ski…