Preventing Irritant Diaper Dermatitis: A Comparative Analysis of Diapering Practices in Turkey and Worldwide

Mehmet Sinan Tubcil1,2, Sebnem Kemaloglu Dogan3, Ozlem Ibrahimoglu3

  • 1Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center & Composite Technologies Center of Excellence, Sabanci University, Istanbul, Turkey.

Clinical Pediatrics
|September 24, 2025
PubMed

This study assesses the diaper choices, diapering practices, and irritant diaper dermatitis (IDD) prevention strategies in Turkey and compares them to the practices worldwide. A Computer-Assisted Web Interview was conducted with 306 mothers, nursing their infants between 0 and 3 years. The average daily diaper usage was 6.3, with a higher utilization during daytime. Concerningly, 44.4% of infants exhibited skin issues. In total, 63.7% of parents observed the occurrence of IDD during the first month, with 39.9% indicating its continued presence afterwards. The IDD predominantly affected the buttocks and genitalia. Many parents sought medical advice for IDD. Regarding interventions, 56.9% of parents believed that anti-rash products were effective. The primary reason for brand preference was the presence of an elastic waistband. Parents were willing to adopt a novel anti-rash diaper. The research underscored the widespread occurrence of IDD, emphasizing the susceptibility of young infants. Diapering practices and preventive measures varied across various countries.

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