Clinical Study on the Preventive Effects of Skin Care Napkin "Laurier F" on Sanitary Napkin Dermatitis

This study examined the enhanced properties of Laurier F^®, a new sanitary napkin that reduces overhydration and physical stimulus, using 16 female subjects with sanitary napkin dermatitis. <BR>Initially, subjects used their regular sanitary napkins during their menstrual period. Subsequently, during their next menstrual period, they used Laurier F napkins. After using their regular napkins, the Laurier F napkins, and a non-menstruation period, dermatologists examined the condition of the skin in the area under the napkin and interviewed the subjects about their symptoms. In addition, the subjects completed a diary about using the napkins and answered questionnaires about their usage. <BR>Of the 16 subjects, 15 had erythema, 8 had maceration and 7 had scaling, accompanied by itching and/or stinging after using their regular napkins. However, usage of Laurier F napkins caused erythema only in 5 of the subjects, 1 had maceration and 1 had scaling. Accompanying these reductions, the symptoms were relieved. These results suggest a marked reduction in the severity of dermatitis in subjects after use of Laurier F napkins. In addition, the questionnaires revealed improvement in the subjective sensation during and after the use of Laurier F napkins compared to other brand of napkins.