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Electrometric assessment of the effect of a zinc oxide paste in diaper dermatitis
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 09/11/09

Xhauflaire–Uhoda E et al. – Diaper dermatitis affects nearly 50% of infants as well as some bed–ridden adults particularly in the elderly people. This condition is induced by irritation and maceration, and may be further exacerbated by Candida sp. colonization and infection. A key factor in the pathogenesis is the alteration in both the barrier function and the water–holding capacity of the stratum corneum.

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