TY - JOUR
T1 - Pediatric contact allergens in the neonatal intensive care unit
AU - Raffi, Jodie
AU - Kittler, Nicole
AU - Schwarzenberger, Kathryn
AU - Frieden, Ilona
AU - Botto, Nina
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2020/10/1
Y1 - 2020/10/1
N2 - Objective: The degree of neonatal exposure to potentially sensitizing agents on neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and the process by which personal care products are selected for use in the NICU are poorly documented. Study design: We evaluated personal care products used in three NICUs for potentially sensitizing agents. We interviewed NICU staff to analyze how products are selected and approved for use. Results: Twenty-four personal care products were evaluated. 75% contained one or more potential contact allergen, with fragrances being most common. Staff preference, brand loyalty, cost, and small product size were often considered when approving NICU products. Conclusions: The prevalence of potentially sensitizing agents in the products indicates a need for improvement in the evaluation and acquisition process of over-the-counter products used for neonatal skin care. The involvement of dermatology in this process may be beneficial.
AB - Objective: The degree of neonatal exposure to potentially sensitizing agents on neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and the process by which personal care products are selected for use in the NICU are poorly documented. Study design: We evaluated personal care products used in three NICUs for potentially sensitizing agents. We interviewed NICU staff to analyze how products are selected and approved for use. Results: Twenty-four personal care products were evaluated. 75% contained one or more potential contact allergen, with fragrances being most common. Staff preference, brand loyalty, cost, and small product size were often considered when approving NICU products. Conclusions: The prevalence of potentially sensitizing agents in the products indicates a need for improvement in the evaluation and acquisition process of over-the-counter products used for neonatal skin care. The involvement of dermatology in this process may be beneficial.
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U2 - 10.1038/s41372-020-00769-x
DO - 10.1038/s41372-020-00769-x
M3 - Article
C2 - 32807911
AN - SCOPUS:85089523276
SN - 0743-8346
VL - 40
SP - 1554
EP - 1559
JO - Journal of Perinatology
JF - Journal of Perinatology
IS - 10
ER -