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Adult diaper

Sanitary products are widely used in various formats for personal hygiene and medical necessity, and include sanitary napkins, diapers, incontinence guards, wound dressings and the like. By their use, a local tissue environment is produced which promotes growth of microbial pathogens, local infections, irritation, rashes, and related problems. Diapers are generally a necessity for very young children and incontinent adults. Incontinence pads, diapers and other garments have been used for many years to alleviate the practical and hygienic problems encountered by people suffering from that condition. These products vary from traditional baby diapers in that they are designed for adults who are often incapacitated and bed-ridden. The adult diapers require a greater capacity of absorption, a lower propensity to cause skin irritation, an ability to withstand force of urination without being displaced, and ease of use when the patient cannot be of assistance. Normally, the adult diapers have one or more inner layers of absorbent material contained in an outer layer of waterproof fabric, so that liquid voided by the patient is retained by the diaper and prevented from leaking outside the areas of contact with the patient's body.

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