A new treatment method for diaper dermatitis: Iodine impregnated incise drape

Objectives: Diaper dermatitis is a prevalent disease all over the world, regardless of social and economic conditions. In some cases, it can lead to troublesome situation for parents and babies. Conventional treatment is applied successfully. In surgery, Povidone-iodine impregnated drape is used to reduce the surgical wound infection due to it has broad antifungal and antibacterial properties. Additionally, it has barrier properties in the mechanical trauma during cleaning and irritation of the urinary and stool. In our study, we investigated effects of povidone-iodine impregnated drape on diaper dermatitis. Materials and Methods: Patient's diaper dermatitis scores were determined. Considering the treatment options of family, patients were randomly divided into two groups as conventional treatment and study group. In the study group, povidone-iodine impregnated drape was pasted on diaper area. Dermatitis scores were evaluated again on post-treatment day 1 and day 3. Results: There was no significant differance on 3 th day healing levels and dermatitis scores between control and study groups. It was observed that both treatment methods were effective in the diaper dermatitis. On first day, there was more healing in the group of aplicated povidone-iodine impregnated drape than clasical treatment group (p<0.01). Conclusion: Aplication of povidone-iodine impregnated drape on diaper region was more fast effective than clasical treatment. It can be an effective treatment choice in diaper dermatitis.