Hi there. I'm new to MaO. I happened to stumble across the site while searching for tips on managing sweat around my stoma, causing the appliance to deteriorate at the most inconvenient of times. I use a Urostomy one-piece Sensura Mio pouch as I find it the easiest for me to use. I've tried using deodorant; however, the appliance won't stick to the skin. Hoping there may be some ideas out there. Thanks, Queenlander.
Queenslander
Oct 30, 2022 5:11 am
AlexT
Oct 30, 2022 2:22 pm
🤔 I sweat a lot during the summer and have never had an issue with my pouch coming loose, not sure why yours would be.
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l24jacobs
Oct 31, 2022 6:01 pm
I apply my appliance as follows:
Calamine lotion to the skin. Let dry.
Hydrocolloid seal.
Eakin seal.
Seal off both with hydrocolloid extending tape.
Apply the wafer.
Seal off wafer with additional hydrocolloid tapes.
Apply pouch.
I also have applied soft gauze pads sealed off with hydrocolloid tape.
One caution: Hydrocolloid tapes are excellent, but you cannot shower with them on.
If I see any sweat heading towards the appliance, I dry it then apply more hydrocolloid tape to seal the area.
It sounds like you do not have an airtight seal around the appliance.
This is why I apply the hydrocolloid tapes to ensure the appliance is airtight.
I have a stoma capable of pushing off a wafer and pouch, so I must securely tape the appliance on in layers.
Hydrocolloid tapes should be covered by your insurance.
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