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Neonatal Skin

New parents often face a dilemma: healthcare professionals generally recommend using cooled boiled water and cotton balls, while baby wipes, with their varying compositions, are often the subject of conflicting advice. This literature review will examine our current understanding of newborn skin, diaper rash, and evidence-based diaper area cleansing practices.

Dermatitis

This international cross-sectional survey assesses the prevalence and severity of atopic dermatitis in children and adolescents in 18 countries. Using ISAAC criteria and patient-reported measures, the study provides a concrete assessment of the impact of this condition on the pediatric population worldwide.

Neonatal Skin

This article reflects specific evidence-based recommendations and best practice for cleansing the nappy area of preterm infants (gestational age <37 weeks), developed by four advisers with expertise in their care. These experts were brought together by WaterWipes® in September 2020 as part of an international meeting.

Geriatric Care

This study assesses the feasibility of using minimal-ingredient, detergent-free wipes—originally designed for infants—as a gentler alternative for the delicate skin of elderly residents in nursing homes. Qualitative results obtained from 71 residents suggest that these wipes are effective, well-received by staff, and could lead to time and cost savings compared to traditional cleaning methods.

Skin Health

Using Standardized Guidelines and Novel Diaper Wipes to Reduce Diaper Dermatitis in NICU Infants

Dermatitis

A prospective experimental study using maternal observations to inform on the effect of baby wipes on the incidence of irritant diaper dermatitis in infants, from birth to eight weeks of age.