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Abstract

A disposable absorbent article, e.g., a diaper, feminine hygiene product, adult incontinent product, etc., arranged to be worn by a wearer to trap and collect fluid waste products, e.g., menses, feces and/or urine, of the wearer. The article has a flexible chassis and plural tabs for holding the diaper in place on the wearer. The chassis is made up of a top-sheet, a fluid absorbent core and a skin-treatment agent, e.g., zinc oxide, vitamins A, D and E, allentoin, aluminum hydroxide, Calamine, dimethicone, glycerin, kaolin, shark liver oil, cod liver oil, zinc acetate, lanolin, mineral oil, zinc carbonate, talc, titanium oxides, silver oxides, and combinations thereof. The top sheet is formed of a fluid pervious material, e.g., a fibrous material or a polymeric apertured three dimensional film. In one embodiment the agent(s) is(are) disposed on the surface of the top sheet which is located immediately adjacent the skin of the wearer when the article is in place, in another embodiment the agent(s) is(are) incorporated into the material making up the top sheet.

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First Claim