A randomized prospective trial of the cutaneous and sensory effects of feminine hygiene wet wipes.

Objective: To assess the effects of feminine hygiene wet wipes on vulvar skin.

Study Design: An examiner-blind, randomized, prospective clinical trial of prototype wet wipes (treatment group) and dry toilet tissue (comparison group) in 120 premenopausal and 60 postmenopausal women was conducted in which the wipes or toilet tissues were for approximately 28 consecutive days.

Results: Use of wet wipes in lieu of toilet tissue caused no significant impact on erythema of the external genitalia.

An investigator-blind, single-center, controlled, parallel group study to confirm the suitability of sanitary pads for menstrual protection in an ethnic nigerian population.

This study assessed the suitability of a widely used brand of sanitary pad with a formed film top sheet (study pad) for comfort, protection from soiling, and fit to underwear in a local female Nigerian population compared to a leading nonwoven product (reference pad) marketed in Nigeria. Two hundred eighty-nine healthy Nigerian women 18-45 years of age were randomized to wear one of the brands over two menstrual cycles. Both groups reported comparable (yet few) sensations of itching, rubbing/chafing, redness/rash, and burning/stinging.

Cumulative irritation patch test of sanitary pads on sensitive skin.

Background: Tools are needed to assess the effects of various products on sensitive skin.

Aim: To investigate the cutaneous compatibility of various sanitary pads in people with self-declared sensitive skin.

Patients/methods: Eight subjects, who considered their skin to be sensitive and who reported adverse skin responses to everyday products or clothing, were patch tested on the arm with two, low-irritancy sanitary pads for four consecutive 24-hour periods.