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!
rk123
Mar 12, 2025 3:18 pm
xnine
Mar 12, 2025 3:28 pm
Try a skin prep. I also use a ring with aloe from Salts. Others use calamine lotion and other stuff.
Past Member
Mar 12, 2025 8:45 pm
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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TerryLT
Mar 12, 2025 8:54 pm
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.
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HenryM
Mar 12, 2025 9:10 pm
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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