Help for Sore Skin Around Stoma

Hello guys, I've had my ileostomy since October 2024, and I've been struggling with sore skin around my stoma. I was wondering if anyone had any solutions or ways to treat it. I've been using some paste and powder, as well as the ring on my bag, but nothing seems to help. Thank you!

Try a skin prep. I also use a ring with aloe from Salts. Others use calamine lotion and other stuff.

Try using a liquid skin protectant: Marathon or Calvion 3M advanced skin protectant. These are the only types of skin protectants that will actually protect the skin. I posted pictures below. And make sure you're not cutting your wafer with gaps; it should be to the size and shape of your stoma. Gaps will cause leakage. Make sure your skin is free of soaps, lotions, and creams; only certain soaps can be used around the stoma, and it must be fully dried before putting on the wafer. Warm up the wafer before putting it on.

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I agree with Xnine. Get yourself some Salts aloe rings. They are the only thing that worked to clear up my severe skin irritation, and I've used them ever since. My peri-stomal skin has remained healthy.

Terry

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This is what I've used for years.  It also comes in a spray, but I prefer this as I can readily apply it easily where I want it, which is typically over the stoma powder that precedes it around the stoma.  

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Great advice has already been given.

Check your old ring when you change your appliance. Look for evidence of leakage. If you have some leakage, you'll need to make adjustments to keep the skin healthy.

Marathon works really well.