• J Reprod Med · Nov 1998

    Case Reports

    Diaper dermatitis in an adult. A case of erythema papuloerosive of Sevestre and Jacquet.

    • A Virgili, M Corazza, and A Califano.
    • Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Ferrara, Italy.
    • J Reprod Med. 1998 Nov 1; 43 (11): 949-51.

    BackgroundIrritants, friction and occlusion favor dermatitis or inflammatory reactions in the diaper area. Diaper dermatitis is not found exclusively in children but also in adults wearing a diaper for urinary incontinence.CaseWe report a case of eroded papules on the labia majora in a woman with urinary incontinence.ConclusionErythema papuloerosive of Sevestre and Jacquet is an unusual dermatitis due to irritant agents in the diaper area that may also affect adults. As this dermatitis may resemble neoplasia and venereal disease, it can be easily misdiagnosed, especially in adults.

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