Skin-Friendly Stoma Covers - Any Suggestions?

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Diamond
Jun 22, 2010 6:53 pm
Good Afternoon, I have been irrigating about 10 years and currently use mestopore patches.  However, the adhesive has been irritating my skin for the past few months.  Has anyone got any suggestions regarding a skin friendly stoma cover?  thanks, Diamond
three
Jun 22, 2010 9:09 pm
Hi Diamond,
Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film (from 3M in a spray bottle or individual wipes) is a product I have used to protect the skin, and  I find it works to a point; however, some people find it decreases the ability of the flange to adhere to the areas covered with the film.
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jeaniefrances
Jun 24, 2010 2:53 pm
I use the wipes...they are great...clears up any problem...jeanie
shyannetla
Jun 27, 2010 8:36 pm
I have used the wipes before as well  but never had any success with them personally.. My skin just had to become accustomed to the wafers the hard way.. lol sort of like my life story..... ac.ademic lol...
Jojoslife
Sep 18, 2012 2:31 pm
i use Cavalon wipes  there great for me
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