just wondering if anybody out there has tried friars balsam thats the name in australia similar to betadine ,betadine stays moist but friars balsam drys quick and stays very sticky which is good for miner cuts and abrasions great for around stomas its a brown colour i have found my appliance sticks much bedder than using skin prep and is bedder for my skin i have been using it for around 3 yrs i have a ileostomy
poppie
May 13, 2011 9:57 am
~traci~
May 13, 2011 2:07 pm
Its hard to find in canada but I have used it for years ! If you can find It I would recomend everyone to try it!~traci~
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May 13, 2011 4:35 pm
Have a look on amazon there a few companys selling it on there
Best of luck
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