Clinical and mycological benefits of topical application of honey, olive oil and beeswax in diaper dermatitis.

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.

• 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)

Chemical References

• Olive Oil
• Plant Oils
• Waxes
• beeswax

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)