Best shaving options for sensitive skin around stoma?

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Past Member
May 17, 2022 8:49 pm

Hi Beth, lots of advice here. Did you ever shave yet? LOL

Past Member
May 18, 2022 11:05 am

Sally, not yet. I haven't decided which way I want to go yet. LOL

And yes, everyone has been so extremely helpful and lots of good tips and tricks!

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Past Member
May 18, 2022 11:08 am

I will remain on the edge of my seat. LOL

david.edward.mcguire
May 18, 2022 11:18 pm

Hey pro tip: if you decide to use a disposable razor or trimmer, hold an empty toilet paper roll tube over the stoma as you shave to protect from nicks.

weewee
May 23, 2022 3:25 pm

Wow, lots of tips. The razors didn't work for me. I couldn't get close enough to the stoma. So, being me, I use my skinning knife.

Nice! A sharp shave with a baby smooth finish. Talk about sending the doctors nuts when they ask what I use. Well, do what you need to get a nice smooth shave.

 

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IGGIE
Jul 30, 2022 2:56 am

G'day Beth, it's IGGIE again.

I use a disposable razor and the hairs close to the stoma I pull out with tweezers. I hope you find what is right for you. IGGIE

PEPPER19274
Mar 16, 2025 6:27 am

Being male, I have a lot of hair. I use a low-profile razor around the area, close to the stoma. I use a rotary nose hair trimmer to get hair that is very close to the stoma. You can also use an electric razor. Good luck.

PEPPER19274
Mar 16, 2025 6:32 am

If you use an electric shaver, use only a rotary blade shaver. They can't cut you.

Past Member
Mar 16, 2025 4:47 pm

LOL, a couple of years late for the reply. I appreciate you trying, though. My skin is way too sensitive to shave in any way, shape, or form. Even the skin on my legs, when I shave, gets irritated no matter what I do or what razor or type of razor I use.

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