Improving Sore Skin Around Inverted Stoma: Tips and Experiences

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IGGIE
Jun 22, 2025 1:58 pm

Very good, a great help for people with a retracted stoma.

Regards, IGGIE

Dwild-WA
Jun 22, 2025 4:22 pm

Smaller ring did the same thing; we made it through the night, but that's it. This morning I'm trying just a piece of ring on the side that keeps leaking in hopes that I will make it through church without trouble. EDIT TO ADD: made it through church, but just barely. Now I'm back to the Convatec bag with no ring at all. Did the Domeboro soak for 15, then let it air for as long as I dared, then powder, then spray, then powder, then spray, drying in between each. Then just the bag. It didn't hurt too bad when I pressed on it to make sure it was attached, but now I'm producing like it's gone out of style. Maybe the buildup of powder and spray will do the trick? I sure hope so.

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IGGIE
Jun 23, 2025 2:58 am

Have you got an appointment with a stoma nurse yet? This is your best bet to try and fix your problem.

IGGIE

Redondo
Jun 23, 2025 7:21 pm

When I have skin breakouts or even to prevent them, I actually use Flonase spray on my skin. I make sure the skin is very dry before I apply the pouch. But, I also think it's time to see a nurse or get a professional recommendation.

Dwild-WA
Jun 23, 2025 9:55 pm

No appointment yet, but I tried Mastisol last night; I basically glued it on, and where I had glued, it stuck. So, I changed it and glued everywhere around the stoma. So far, so good. I've ordered more Mastisol, which should arrive tomorrow, as I'm at the bottom of the barrel with my current bottle. I do remember using this when my stoma was pretty new and my belly was all swollen from surgery, so nothing would stay put. It does sting when I first put it on, but then it calms down. The smell is pretty bad, so I make sure the window is open when I'm using it. I really just want the output to go to the bag instead of sitting on my skin!

 

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IGGIE
Jun 24, 2025 2:35 am

Dwild, you still have to get an appointment to see a stoma nurse.

IGGIE