Effect of oral zinc supplements on diaper rash in normal infants.

Abstract

A total of 89 normal newborn infants received 10mg oral zinc supplements daily for 4 months and 90 others received a placebo. The zinc supplemented group had a significant reduction in the incidence of diaper rash, and they gained slightly more in height and weight, although the growth differences were not significant.

• Authors: P J Collipp
• Journal: Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia (J Med Assoc Ga) Vol. 78 Issue 9 Pg. 621-3 (Sep 1989) ISSN: 0025-7028 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2778407 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Zinc

Topics

• Administration, Oral
• Diaper Rash (physiopathology)
• Female
• Growth
• Humans
• Infant
• Infant, Newborn
• Male
• Zinc (administration & dosage)