Prevalence of Common Contact Allergens in Topical Diaper Preparations for Infants

In cases of persistent perineal dermatitis (PD), allergic contact dermatitis should be considered and common potential allergens avoided in topical diaper preparations. Our study reviewed the best-selling diaper preparations on a popular website to identify the number and types of allergens in each product, based on the 2018 Pediatric Baseline Patch Test Series and North American Contact Dermatitis Group-70. Of the products reviewed, 21/25 (84%) percent contained one or more potential allergens. Additionally, we provide a list of products that do not have ingredients contained on either potential allergen list.