The Effect Of Olive Oil on Diaper Rash

Objective: Diaper rash is an irritating, common skin problem in newborns and young children and occurs in the skin rubbed by wet diapers and in the armpits due to heat, moisture and irritation. This experimental study was planned to investigate the effect of olive oil use on the healing of diaper rash in infants with first-degree diaper rash undergoing treatment in an infant ward.

Methods: The study conducted between September 2020 and December 2020 included 37 infants aged 0-24 months who were treated for any reason in the Infant Clinic of a medical school and had first-degree rash. The infants in the experimental and control groups were "treated with olive oil and X brand cream" respectively. The X brand cream and the effects of olive oil and X brand cream use on the improvement of diaper rash were compared.

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Key information

Conditions

Diaper Rash Dermatitis Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, Irritant Olive Oil Skin Diseases Skin Diseases, Eczematous Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

0 month–24 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University

Karaman, Central, 70100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Having a first-degree diaper rash
Being 0-24 months old
Having the family's consent indicating that they allow their child to be included in the study

Exclusion criteria

The baby's having anorectal congenital anomaly
The baby's having an obstacle to the application of olive oil (allergy, etc.)
Having a second-degree or third-degree rash

Treatment and study plan

olive oil

Other

The parents of the babies included in the experimental group were asked to fill in the questionnaires. The infant's skin condition was assessed using the Scale for Assessing the Severity of Uncomplicated Diaper Dermatitis in Infants. Each time the diaper was changed, the diaper area was cleaned with water and cotton wool and dried, 1-2 cc of natural extra virgin olive oil was applied, and the new diaper was fastened. At the end of each day, the diaper area was evaluated by the researcher and a nurse by using the Scale for Assessing the Severity of Uncomplicated Diaper Dermatitis in Infants.

Primary outcomes

Comparison of the scores obtained from the Scale for Assessing the Severity of Uncomplicated Diaper Dermatitis in Infants by the Experimental and Control Groups.

Time frame: October-November 2020 (two months)

comparison of the scores obtained from the Scale for Assessing the Severity of Uncomplicated Diaper Dermatitis in Infants by the Experimental and Control Groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University

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Registry information

Official study title

Effects of Olive Oil Use on The Healing of Diaper Rash

Important dates

Study start: 2020
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Apr 14, 2022
Registry last updated: Apr 14, 2022

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