Improving diaper design to address incontinence associated dermatitis

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Anne‐Marie Béguin · Hôpital Corentin-Celton

Évelyne Malaquin-Pavan · Hôpital Corentin-Celton

Claudine Guihaire · Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris

Anne‐Marie Hallet‐Lezy · Hôpital Corentin-Celton

Sandrine Souchon · Hôpital Corentin-Celton

Vanessa Homann · Hartmann Group (Germany)

Petra Zöllner

Abstract

An improved design of adult-type briefs can create an acidic pH on the surface and breathable side panels avoid over-hydration of the stratum corneum and occlusion. This may support the epidermal barrier function and may help to reduce the occurrence of IAD.

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Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management Neonatal skin health care Dermatology and Skin Diseases

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Published in: BMC Geriatrics

Volume 10, Issue 1, pp. 86-86

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2318-10-86

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Improving diaper design to address incontinence associated dermatitis

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