Diaper dermatitis, pathogenesis and treatment: literature review

Abstract

Introduction: Jacquet’s dermatitis is an irritant contact dermatitis, which has a peak incidence between the seventh and twelfth month of life, and 50% of infants are affected by this disease in some level. Clinically, Jacquet’s dermatitis is characterized by firm papules and protruding from dark red or violet, which succeed one vesico-erosive-ulcerative stage. Objective: This study has the objective of providing information about a rare morphological subtype irritant diaper dermatitis in clinical practice, Jacquet’s dermatitis. Therefore, it is expected to help facilitate the diagnosis and therapeutic management both by practitioners and academics. Methodology: This study is a literature review that addressed the issue. Discussion: The wearing of diaper leads to over hydration, increased local temperature and humidity. Constant maceration and prolonged contact with urine and stools makes the skin under the diaper more susceptible. There is often secondary infection due to Candida. Conclusion: The best thing to do to avoid Jaquet’s dermatitis is prevention. Treatment is simple and depends on dermatitis type and severity. Moreover, in recent times, there was a decrease in the frequency and severity of dermatitis in the diaper area, mainly due to improvement in the quality of the material used in their manufacture, which greatly contributed to the advancement in hygiene.