Best Soap For Stoma Skin Care?

Question

Is there any soap made specifically for washing your skin around your stoma? I know, just water is best. I know some use this or that generic soap. But is there a specific one made for it?

Earth Angel · Answer

I use it to wash around my stoma. It works well to keep any irritation away.

AlexT · Answer

I got Head and Shoulders to try. If nothing else, my stoma won't have dandruff.

bowsprit · Answer

A mermaid! They have natural protection, especially such an attractive one. But really, an ostomy nurse on this forum recommended that particular shampoo not for its dandruff-killing properties but for the zinc in it.

countyclare · Answer

Dial soap works best for me. I don't keep the soap on very long during daily showers.Although now retired, I always seem to be in a hurry to go nowhere.

WillieWonka · Answer

May seem like a dumb question, but do you use the Head & Shoulders as a shampoo only or also as a soap for around the stoma?

WillieWonka · Answer

May seem like a dumb question, but is the Head & Shoulders to be used just as a shampoo or can it also be used as a soap for around the stoma? Thanks.

Best Soap for Stoma Skin Care?

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