Myths on Chemical Burns in the Diaper Area

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Over the past several years, a number of articles and online posts have circulated on the Internet associating use of disposable and cloth diapers with chemical burns on babies' skin. Because both mild chemical burns and diaper dermatitis (diaper rash) can cause skin redness and peeling, it is not surprising that some confusion has arisen regarding the association between these two conditions. However, diapers cannot cause chemical burns because they are made of inert materials. Diaper rash and chemical burns are distinct conditions that require different evaluation and treatment, which is why it is important for pediatricians to help parents understand the difference.

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Shah, K. (2017). Myths on Chemical Burns in the Diaper Area. Clinical Pediatrics, 56(5_suppl), 13S-15S. https://doi.org/10.1177/0009922817706976

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