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Effect of baby swimming and baby lotion on the skin barrier of infants aged 3–6 months
Author(s) -
Garcia Bartels Natalie,
Rösler Stefanie,
Martus Peter,
Stroux Andrea,
Lönnfors Sanna,
Reißhauer Anett,
BlumePeytavi Ulrike
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2011.07710.x
Subject(s) - lotion , transepidermal water loss , medicine , stratum corneum , skin barrier , forehead , skin care , barrier function , dermatology , sweat , adverse effect , surgery , pathology , mathematical optimization , nursing , mathematics , pharmacology
Summary Background: Skin care is important especially in infancy as the skin barrier matures during the first year of life. We studied the effects of baby swimming and baby lotion on the skin barrier function of infants. Subjects and methods: 44 infants aged 3–6 months were included in this mono‐center prospective study. The healthy infants swam four times and were randomized to group L : baby lotion was applied after swimming all over the body and to group WL : no lotion was used. Transepidermal water loss, stratum corneum hydration, skin‐pH and sebum were measured on four body regions using non‐invasive methods. Results: In group L , sebum and pH remained stable. In group WL , significant decrease in sebum was noted on forehead and thigh, and for pH on thigh and buttock. Group L had fewer infants with at least one adverse event compared to group WL . Location‐dependent gender differences in skin barrier function were observed. Conclusions: Reaction of skin barrier function to baby swimming and skin care regimens showed typical regional variability between body areas. Influence of baby lotion on skin barrier and gender differences in skin functional parameters were demonstrated for the first time in healthy infants participating in baby swimming.