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Clinical and antimicrobial effects of haloprogin cream in diaper dermatitis
Cutis
|March 1, 1978
Abstract:
Haloprogin cream was applied four times a day for one week over the diaper area of eight infants affected by diaper dermatitis. All patients experienced complete clearing. Candida albicans was isolated from seven patients prior to treatment but failed to grow in cultures obtained after completion of the treatment.
Insights
Haloprogin cream effectively treated diaper dermatitis in infants. The antifungal medication cleared all cases, eliminating Candida albicans infections.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Diaper dermatitis is a common infant skin condition.
- Fungal infections, particularly Candida albicans, often complicate diaper dermatitis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of haloprogin cream in treating infant diaper dermatitis.
Main Methods:
- Eight infants with diaper dermatitis were treated with haloprogin cream.
- Application was four times daily for one week on the diaper area.
Main Results:
- Complete resolution of diaper dermatitis was observed in all eight patients.
- Candida albicans, initially present in seven patients, was eradicated post-treatment.
Conclusions:
- Haloprogin cream is an effective treatment for infant diaper dermatitis.
- The antifungal properties of haloprogin cream successfully cleared Candida albicans infections.