大部分新生儿在 1 周龄出现尿布区域有一些皮肤破损,并在 3 周龄越发严重。[5]Visscher MO, Chatterjee R, Munson KA, et al. Development of diaper rash in the newborn. Pediatr Dermatol. 2000;17:52.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10720989?tool=bestpractice.com尿布疹常出现于出生后的第一年,但是可持续至两岁,因为这是戴尿布的最常见时段。大约一半的儿童在戴尿布时期的某些时候都会出现皮疹。[6]Jordan WE, Lawson KD, Berg RW, et al. Diaper dermatitis: frequency and severity among a general infant population. Pediatr Dermatol. 1986;3:198-207.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3523468?tool=bestpractice.com在一项研究中,发现约有四分之一的住院患儿出现皮肤破损;大部分病例的患处均在臀部、会阴和枕骨部。[7]Suddaby EC, Barnett S, Facteau L. Skin breakdown in acute care pediatrics. Pediatric Nursing. 2005;31:132-138,148.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15934568?tool=bestpractice.com这是促使看护者带儿童至急救医疗机构就医的最常见皮肤病之一。[8]Auvin S, Imiela A, Catteau B, et al. Pediatric skin disorders encountered in an emergency hospital facility: a prospective study. Acta Derm Venereol. 2004;84:451-454.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15844635?tool=bestpractice.com