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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Abscess incidence has increased, particularly in diaper-wearing children.
  • Buttock and perineal regions are common sites for abscesses in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if diaper use is an independent risk factor for buttock and perineal abscess formation in young children.

Main Methods:

  • Case-control study involving children aged 2-4 years presenting with buttock/perineal abscesses.
  • Age-matched controls were recruited for unrelated emergency department visits.
  • Surveys assessed diaper use, type, brand, and hygiene practices.

Main Results:

  • Fully toilet-trained children had a lower risk of abscesses.
  • Diaper use solely for sleep did not reduce abscess risk.
  • Female sex was identified as a significant risk factor.

Conclusions:

  • Diaper use is a modifiable risk factor for buttock and perineal abscesses.
  • Interventions targeting diaper use may help reduce abscess formation.