Incontinence-associated dermatitis. Irritant contact dermatitis due to fecal, urinary or dual incontinence
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with incontinence have either urine or feces, or both.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: IAD is limited to those with erythema only, and those with erosions or denudation of the skin are excluded from the study. People with bacterial/fungal infections were excluded from the study. Patients with known allergies to the therapeutic products considered in this study (i.e., zinc oxide or cyanoacrylate) or who showed sensitivity during the intervention period were excluded from the study. Unable to tolerate products for skin cleansing. Those who have ostomy. Having skin problems in the gluteal region, genitals or thighs.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Skin redness (erythema). Timepoint: On day 0 (before intervention) and day 21 (after end of intervention). Method of measurement: Clinician's Erythema Assessment (CEA) scale. (It has grades 0 to 4). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Itching/burning at affected skin area. Timepoint: On day 0 (before intervention) and day 21 (after end of intervention). Method of measurement: Numerical rating scale (NRS).;Pain at affected skin area. Timepoint: On day 0 (before intervention) and day 21 (after end of intervention). Method of measurement: Numerical rating scale (NRS). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences