Moist toilet papers, also known as baby wipes, are commonly used for cleaning the perianal skin after a diaper change. The utilization of moist toilet papers is increasing, also among adults, for personal hygiene in the perianal area. Their composition is typically a pulp (paper) and polymer (e.g. polypropylene or polyester) fabric in a solution of water, glycerine or propylene glycol; buffering and wetting agents; preservatives; and, often, fragrances. In addition, some contain botanicals and vitamin E derivates. Few studies have been published on baby wipes, and results of a series of 4 clinical studies demonstrated that disposable baby wipes were mild to the skin 1. Nevertheless, it was pointed out that there is clearly a potential for allergic reactions to their components 2. In order to identify some possible allergens, we reviewed the literature, using Medline and by extensive manual searching through the Science Citation Index and bibliography of the identified articles. We also analysed 23 types of baby wipes, distributed in Italy, for the presence of known allergens.
Zoli V, Tosti A, Silvani S, Vincenzi C. (2006). Moist toilet papers as possible sensitizers: review of the literature and evaluation of commercial products in Italy. CONTACT DERMATITIS, 55(4), 252-254 [10.1111/j.1600-0536.2006.00919.x].
Moist toilet papers as possible sensitizers: review of the literature and evaluation of commercial products in Italy
TOSTI, ANTONELLA;SILVANI, SIMONETTA;VINCENZI, COLOMBINA
2006
Abstract
Moist toilet papers, also known as baby wipes, are commonly used for cleaning the perianal skin after a diaper change. The utilization of moist toilet papers is increasing, also among adults, for personal hygiene in the perianal area. Their composition is typically a pulp (paper) and polymer (e.g. polypropylene or polyester) fabric in a solution of water, glycerine or propylene glycol; buffering and wetting agents; preservatives; and, often, fragrances. In addition, some contain botanicals and vitamin E derivates. Few studies have been published on baby wipes, and results of a series of 4 clinical studies demonstrated that disposable baby wipes were mild to the skin 1. Nevertheless, it was pointed out that there is clearly a potential for allergic reactions to their components 2. In order to identify some possible allergens, we reviewed the literature, using Medline and by extensive manual searching through the Science Citation Index and bibliography of the identified articles. We also analysed 23 types of baby wipes, distributed in Italy, for the presence of known allergens.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.