Karaya powder - a game-changer for my stoma care!

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newnormal
May 07, 2022 4:03 am

So I am still not clear on what the difference is, but I switched to karaya powder and my life is so much better now! I was using Convatec Stomahesive powder and I was having skin issues, redness and itching, also having trouble with appliance adhering due to scar tissue. I switched to Parthenon Karaya powder and my skin is so much happier now plus my appliance adheres way better! Anyone else have an experience like this?

Past Member
May 07, 2022 6:50 am

I never used either one. The descriptions sound the same. Maybe the Convatec Stomahesive powder has something in it that you are allergic to.

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patrickrichardson1946
May 07, 2022 7:06 am

Hi, I have only ever used Karaya 5. I did not even know there was another powder. I only use a very slight dusting and only if the skin around my stoma looks a bit red. Thank God and touch wood, I have not had a problem. So far, so good. Patrick.

HenryM
May 07, 2022 8:18 am

I've always used Karaya powder and wondered if "stoma powder" was different.  Actually, I don't have any skin issues and could probably omit the powder spritz around the stoma, but I do it anyway just as a precaution, then follow it with a swipe of no-sting barrier film.

Beth22
May 11, 2022 12:03 pm

I haven't heard of Karaya powder. I have always seen stoma powder, does anyone know if it is the same thing? Or what company is it that has it? I tried Coloplast powder and I was allergic to it.

 

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HenryM
May 11, 2022 12:48 pm
Reply to Beth22

Hollister makes karaya powder, which I have used for a long time.  I was told that it is a healant. 

Beth22
May 11, 2022 5:21 pm
Reply to HenryM

Henerym, thank you... and I will have to try theirs to see if it works for me... I have some irritated skin right around my stoma.