Diaper dermatitis among the infant in Dakar: Study of 205 cases

• Published in: Nasza dermatologia online 2017-11, Vol.8 (Suppl. 1), p.1-4
• Main Authors: Diatta, Boubacar Ahy, Kabre, Rabak-Basba Mireille Nathalie, Bèye, Salimatou Diallo, Ly, Fatimata, Kane, Assane
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Dermatitis; Diapers; Skin diseases
• ISSN: 2081-9390; 2081-9390
• DOI: 10.7241/ourd.2017s.1

Background: Diaper dermatitis in infant is a common reason for dermatological consultation. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, etiological and evolutionary aspects of diaper dermatitis in infant. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in three dermatology departments in Dakar. All infants [1-30 months] who are followed from October 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016 for diaper dermatitis was included. Results: We collected 205 cases, a hospital frequency of 22.18%. The sex ratio was 1.02 and the mean age was 8.49 months. Diaper dermatitis was inflammatory in 67%, irritative in 18%, infectious in 12% and associated with general disease in 3%. Dermatitis was seborrheic in 51.7%, mycotic in 14.6% and associated with: acrodermatitis enteropathic in 4 cases and granuloma gluteale infantum in one case. Baby diapers were used in 93.7% by moms with a change of less than 6 times a day in 84.9%. The clinical outcome was favorable in 56.1%. Conclusion: Diaper dermatitis in infant is a common infant dermatosis in Dakar. The multiple causes necessitate a rigorous diagnostic approach. Severity is related to association with general diseases.