Abstract |
Twelve infants suffering from diaper dermatitis were treated four times daily for 7 days with a mixture containing honey, olive oil and beeswax. The severity of erythema was evaluated on a five-point scale. Three infants had severe erythema and ulceration, four had moderate erythema, and five had moderate erythema with maceration. The initial mean lesion score of 2.91 +/- 0.79 declined significantly (p < 0.05) to 2.0 +/- 0.98 (day 3), 1.25 +/- 0.96 (day 5) and 0.66 +/- 0.98 (day 7). Candida albicans was isolated initially from four patients, but from only two patients after treatment. This topical treatment was safe and well-tolerated, and demonstrated clinical and mycological benefits in the treatment of diaper dermatitis.
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Authors | N S Al-Waili |
Journal | Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
(Clin Microbiol Infect)
Vol. 11
Issue 2
Pg. 160-3
(Feb 2005)
ISSN: 1198-743X [Print] England |
PMID | 15679495
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Olive Oil
- Plant Oils
- Waxes
- beeswax
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Candida albicans
(isolation & purification)
- Diaper Rash
(microbiology, therapy)
- Female
- Honey
- Humans
- Infant
- Male
- Olive Oil
- Plant Oils
(therapeutic use)
- Waxes
(therapeutic use)
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