WO2012110037A1

WO2012110037A1 - Sterile packed humid tissues for treating irritations such as diaper rash

Info

Publication number: WO2012110037A1
Application number: PCT/DK2012/000014
Authority: WO
Inventors: Madsen LONE BRUHN; Kurt DALBY
Original assignee: Dermaissue Aps
Priority date: 2011-02-16
Filing date: 2012-02-16
Publication date: 2012-08-23

Abstract

This invention presents sterile packed humid tissues for treating skin irritations such as diaper rash and a product for treating such skin irritations. The invention provides a non allergic, efficient solution for the treatment of irritated skin such as diaper rash or irritations caused by i.e. incontinence. The treatment can be carried out without compromising daily care taking and can continue during normal daily activities.

Description

Sterile packed humid tissues for treating skin irritations such as diaper rash Field of the invention

The present invention relates to a sterile moist tissue for being applied to affected skin in order to treat skin irritations such as diaper rash and hence a product for treating such skin irritations.

Background of the invention

Different forms of skin irritations are common place. This includes diaper rash experienced by infants and irritations caused by incontinence experienced by senior citizens among others. Diaper rash ranges from mild outbreaks with few red bumps or a mildly affected area, while still uncomfortable to the child, to more severe forms compromising large affected areas with for instance bleeding sores, causing severe pain and discomfort to the infant.

These problems have been addressed in a number of different ways including powders, ointments, creams, and lotions which are applied to the individuals' bottom, where after diapering takes place. However, all such products traditionally used to treat diaper rash or the like, contain a number of different substances potentially exposing the infant or the affected citizen to various allergens or compounds not necessary in order to treat the aforementioned irritation. Furthermore it is well known that allergy and allergic reaction has become an increasing problem among children and citizens in general, making the need for lowering the exposure to allergens extremely relevant. Moreover, the topical application of the ointments etc. results in residual ointment or lotion being deposited on the caregiver's fingers. Perfectly, this should immediately be washed away, that is, the caregiver should wash his/her hands. In reality this is not always possible, either because the child or individual cannot be left alone while washing one's hands or because a sink is not readily available. This means that the ointments or creams cannot be washed from the hands after every application, and can hence be transferred to clothing or plastic or glassware used for the preparation of food. Ultimately, the child or individual carries the risk of ingesting the ointment or cream. That is, the caregiver and the child is further exposed to allergens. Furthermore, the use of some products directed against diaper rash actually prevents the irritation from healing as fast as possible due to the coverage of the rash with hydrophobic substances which is not optimally facilitating the growth of new cells of the epidermis.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for treating skin irritations which overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.

Summary of the invention

The present invention relates to a product for treating skin irritations such as diaper rash among infants or skin irritations caused by i.e. incontinence among senior citizens or others, said product comprising the steps of:

a. Unpacking and covering the irritated skin with a sterile packed tissue, which is moisturized by means of sterile water or sterile non allergenic solutions b. Retaining said tissue in contact with the skin and subsequently mounting a diaper.

The invention has a clear advantage over already existing technologies, since it is desirable to provide a readily usable method which effectively could treat skin irritations such as diaper rash without applying any allergens to the affected individual. On the same time the present invention facilitates the optimal healing process of the affected skin, which means that the healing process takes place in a moist environment. Furthermore, this present invention, withholding the solution, is easy to use and handle, in the daily environment of the user and the caretakers being either parents or professionals.

In an embodiment of the invention the product for treating skin irritations such as diaper rash, uses a tissue of any material that do not disturb the irritated skin area such as wool, silk, cellulose, cotton, viscose, acrylics, milk proteins, and fibers from wood. The choice of material for the tissues can in principle relate to many different materials as long as it is non allergenic, non hazardous, and does not disturb the irritated skin area and can be kept moist and packed in a sterile, single form, which allows easy handling, when treating the affected skin area.

In another embodiment of the invention the tissue can be moisturized by means of a sterile NaCl solution such as isotonic NaCl or by means of any sterile aqueous solution which is non allergenic or non hazardous. This could also be a mild sterile mild aquatic gel, as long as it is non allergenic and non hazardous. Since it is well known that the healing process of the epidermis is facilitated in a moisturized sterile environment, it is important to provide such an environment, which principally could be accomplished in several different ways apart from sterile water, some of them being mentioned above.

In yet another embodiment of the invention the product relates to the aforementioned tissue, wherein the width of the tissue is in the range from 1-15 cm and the length of the tissue is in the range from 1-20 cm. This means that the tissue is suitable for treating both small irritated skin areas and large irritated skin areas. Size wise it is important that the tissue can cover the affected area, which also leads to the fact that other sizes can be relevant in order to solve the problem. However, if the affected skin area is larger than the aforementioned sizes, it will be possible to use more than one tissue in order to cover the whole area of the affected irritated skin a, i.e. the diaper rash area.

In yet another embodiment of the invention the product relates to said tissue being of various forms such as a circle or as a polygon, as it in some cases might be an advantage to be able to provide a tissue which more exactly covers the irritated skin area, in order to facilitate the comfort of the affected individual.

Moreover, in an embodiment of the invention, said product relates to the aforementioned tissue which can consist of a bottom layer, which is moist and a top layer which is coated in order to keep said tissue moist for longer periods. In some instances this might be an advantage, especially if it is assumed that the period before next diapering, or shift of said tissue, will be prolonged. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a tissue which is intended for treating skin irritations such as diaper rash, which tissue is sterile packed and moisturized by means of a sterile water compound. Said tissue could effectively treat skin irritations such as diaper rash without applying any allergens to the affected individual. On the same time the present invention facilitates the optimal healing process of the affected skin, which means that the healing process takes place in a moist environment. In an embodiment of the invention said tissue is of any material that does not disturb the irritated skin area such as wool, silk, cellulose, cotton, viscose, acrylics, milk proteins, and fibers from wood. The choice of material for the tissues can in principle relate to many different materials as long as it is non allergenic, non hazardous and does not disturb the irritated skin area and can be kept moist and packed in a sterile, single form, which allows easy handling when treating the affected skin area.

In another embodiment of the invention the sterile water compound may comprise a sterile mild NaCl solution such as isotonic NaCl or any sterile aqueous solution which is non allergenic or non hazardous. The sterile water compound may according to an embodiment also be bound by a mild sterile aquatic gel, as long as it is non allergenic and non hazardous. Since it is well known that the healing process of the epidermis is facilitated in a moisturized sterile environment, it is important to provide such an environment, which principally could be accomplished in several different ways apart from sterile water, some of them being mentioned above.

In yet another embodiment of the invention the tissue, can be of sizes wherein the width of the tissue is in the range from 1-15 cm and the length of the tissue is in the range from 1-20 cm. This means that the tissue is suitable for treating both small irritated skin areas and large irritated skin areas. Size wise it is important that the tissue can cover the affected area, which also leads to the fact that other sizes can be relevant in order to solve the problem. However, if the affected skin area is larger than the aforementioned sizes it will be possible to use more than one tissue in order to cover the whole area of the affected irritated skin, i.e. the diaper rash area.

In another embodiment of the tissue can be of various forms such as a circle or as a polygon, as it in some cases might be an advantage to be able to provide a tissue which more exactly covers the irritated skin area, in order to facilitate the comfort of the affected individual.

Moreover, in an embodiment of the invention, the tissue can consist of a bottom layer, which is moist and a top layer which is coated in order to keep said tissue moist for longer periods. In some instances this might be an advantage, especially if it is assumed that the period before next diapering, or shift of said tissue, will be prolonged.

Detailed description

This invention is directed to the use of a sterile humid tissue, when applied to the irritated tissue will keep the area moist, enabling a faster recovery of the affected area. Moreover, the moist sterile tissues are packed as single tissues, in sterile packages. The invention also relates to a sterile moist tissue which can be of various sizes and of various materials, which is sterile packed and can be unpacked and applied to affected skin in its moist sterile form in order to prevent skin irritations such as diaper rash. The moist tissue can be configured in various sizes and forms and consist of various materials. This means that the product is configured in sizes suited the need of the client for instance small sterile packed tissues for small babies, medium sterile packed tissues for infants from 1-3 years and large sterile packed tissues made to suite adults. Furthermore, the tissue can consist of materials such as, wool, cellulose, cotton, viscose, acrylics and fibers from wood pulp and other materials which do not disturb the irritated skin area. Furthermore, the tissue can consist of more layers, for instance a bottom layer, which is moist and a top layer which is coated in order to keep said tissue moist for longer periods. This means, that there could be a moisturized layer appointed for contact with the individuals bottom and a top layer having a coating suited for keeping the tissue moist for longer periods.

The humid component of the tissue can be either sterile water, H20, with no additives or a sterile solution of NaCl in water, such as an isotonic NaCl solution. However, sterile water is preferred. Under the establishment of the humid sterile tissues, the water can also be applied as normal water of drinking quality and made sterile after application of the water by any suitable sterilization method such as e.g. heating, radiation, autoclaving, etc., or to a certain extent by boiling for e.g. 20 minutes.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the tissue is substantially saturated by the sterile water compound at the time of treatment so that the tissue acts as practically non-absorbent with respect to liquids it may be subjected to during treatment, such as e.g. body liquids, pus or blood.

Furthermore, the sterile packed tissues can be sold in conjunction with a diaper package, or can be sold separate from the diaper package.

Although, only a few exemplary embodiments of this invention have been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in the exemplary embodiments without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tissue product for treating skin irritations such as diaper rash, said tissue product comprising a tissue which is sterile packed and moisturized by means of a sterile water compound.

2. The tissue product according to claim 1, wherein the tissue is substantially saturated by the sterile water compound so that it acts practically non-absorbent to other liquids.

3. A tissue product according to claim 1 or 2, wherein said tissue is of any material that do not disturb the irritated skin area such as wool, silk, cellulose, cotton, viscose, acrylics, milk proteins, and fibers from wood.

4. A tissue product according to any of the claims 1 to 3, wherein the sterile water compound comprises a sterile NaCl solution such as isotonic NaCl.

5. A tissue product according to any of the claims 1 to 4, wherein the sterile water compound comprises any sterile aqueous solution, which is non allergenic and non hazardous.

6. A tissue product according to any of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the sterile water compound is bound in a sterile mild aquatic gel.

7. A tissue product according to any of the claims 1 to 6, wherein the width of the tissue is in the range from 1-15 cm and the length of the tissue is in the range from 1-

20 cm.

8. A tissue product according to any of claims 1 to 7, wherein said tissue is formed as a circle or as a polygon.

9. The tissue product according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the tissue is single- layered

10. A tissue product according to any of claims 1 to 8, wherein said tissue consist of a bottom layer, which is moist and a top layer which is coated in order to keep said tissue moist for longer periods.

11. A tissue for use in the treatment of skin irritations such as diaper rash, said tissue being sterile packed and moisturized by means of sterile water.

12. A tissue for use in the treatment of skin irritations such as diaper rash according to claim 11, wherein said tissue comprises a tissue according to any of the claims 1 to 10.

13. Use of a tissue being sterile packed and moisturized by means of sterile water for treatment of skin irritations such as diaper rash.

14. Use of a tissue according to claim 13, wherein said tissue comprises a tissue according to any of the claim 1 to 10.