Author(s) Farahani LA, Ghobadzadeh M, Yousefi P, et al.

Journal Pediatric dermatology. Date of publication 2013 Nov 1;volume 30(6):725-9.

Abstract 1. Pediatr Dermatol. 2013 Nov-Dec;30(6):725-9. doi: 10.1111/pde.12118. Epub 2013 Apr 22. Comparison of the effect of human milk and topical hydrocortisone 1% on diaper dermatitis. Farahani LA(1), Ghobadzadeh M, Yousefi P. Author information: (1)Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran. Diaper dermatitis is one of the most common skin problems in infants and children, affecting between 7% and 35% of infants. This randomized clinical trial compared the efficacy of hydrocortisone 1% ointment with that of human breast milk in treating acute diaper dermatitis in infants ages 0 to 24 months. Infants with diaper rash were treated with either hydrocortisone 1% ointment (n = 70) or human breast milk (n = 71) for 7 days. Improvement in the rash from baseline was seen in both treatment groups on days 3 and 7; there was no significant difference in total rash scores on days 3 and 7. Treatment with human breast milk was as effective as hydrocortisone 1% ointment alone. Human breast milk is an effective and safe treatment for diaper dermatitis in infants. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. DOI: 10.1111/pde.12118 PMID: 23600719 [Indexed for MEDLINE]

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