ReviewPediatric dermatology2020
The science behind wet wipes for infant skin: Ingredient review, safety, and efficacy.
Review in Pediatric dermatology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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Who cites it
6 citing papers in PubMed, 33 citations in OpenAlex.
- Indian academy of pediatrics (neonatology chapter) recommendations for evidence-based neonatal skincare and protocols for hospitalized neonates.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Review
- Sustainable changes in beauty market trends focused on the perspective of safety in the post-coronavirus disease-19 period.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2022Review
- Skin Barrier Function in Infants: Update and Outlook.Pharmaceutics · 2022Review
- The science behind wet wipes for infant skin: Ingredient review, safety, and efficacy.Pediatric dermatology · 2020Review
- Analysis of the components and pH of a sample of wet wipers used for the hygiene of newborns and infants.Anais brasileiros de dermatologiaArticle
- Enhanced Recovery of the Barrier of Compromised Skin with pH-Buffered Emollient Baby Wipes.Sage open pediatricsArticle
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Authors and funding
5 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
In the diapered area, the continuous exposure to excess moisture and irritants from urine and feces weakens the stratum corneum, making the skin more susceptible to irritation. The use of wet wipes for infants (baby wipes) is a common practice to clean skin after urine or a bowel movement, and this practice even extends to cleaning the hands and face, resulting in repeated daily use. Therefore, ensuring that baby wipes contain ingredients that are safe and mild on skin is important to help minimize skin irritation and discomfort. While disposable baby wipes have been shown to be effective and gentle at cleaning infant skin, even the skin of premature infants, there is growing public concern regarding their safety and tolerability. Not all products are made the same, as differences exist in manufacturing processes, ingredients, materials, safety, and quality testing. Therefore, it is important that healthcare professionals have accessible evidenced-based information on the safety and tolerability of common ingredients found in baby wipes to optimally educate their patients and families. Herein, we provide a review on best practices for ingredient selection, safety, and efficacy of baby wipes.
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