I have a 1/8th moon-shaped area at the bottom of the stoma that stays red. I went to the wound care doctor, and he prescribed "Mupirocin Ointment." Has anyone used this before, and how did it work? Prompt responses appreciated.
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harry113
Aug 09, 2025 12:11 am
JustJoanie
Aug 09, 2025 12:23 am
No, unfortunately, I have not been prescribed it. I hope it works since I have a similar wound.
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SusanT
Aug 09, 2025 4:25 am
It's a topical antibiotic. He must believe you have a bacterial infection of the skin.
I was a bit surprised since I was expecting it to be an antifungal.
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SusanT
Aug 09, 2025 4:32 am
You'll need to see a doctor yourself to get that.
You might try Desenex, "crust" it with barrier wipes so your appliance sticks. Desenex is an over-the-counter antifungal. There's no way a layperson will know the difference between a fungal infection and a bacterial one. Fungal infections are extremely common, so it's worth a try if you'd like to skip a doctor's visit.
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Beachboy
Aug 09, 2025 2:06 pm
I get the same red, damaged area under my stoma. It's from sitting. When I sit, my lower belly pushes up against the stoma bottom. This pressure causes redness and slightly broken skin.
At every wafer change, I use the crusting technique on the affected area. It works well.
I use a 3M Cavilon swab to wet the area, then sprinkle on stoma powder. Wet the powder with the swab... repeat this routine three times. Then spray 3M Cavilon barrier film on the entire colostomy area.
Then apply a moldable ring. Slap on the wafer. Snap on the bag.
Good to go for another 7 to 15 days until the next wafer change.
infinitycastle52777
Aug 09, 2025 3:12 pm
I've never been prescribed that before, but I hope it works for you. Let us know how it goes.
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Kyle
Aug 10, 2025 9:16 pm
At first, I had a lot of irritation around my stoma and ended up with cellulitis. I adjusted my template so no skin shows, and I noticed sometimes a little skin is showing even when I use a ring. I squeeze a little stoma powder into that space before I put my bag on, which helped. After you get your bag on, press the whole area for 30 seconds or so to help the seal. A stoma support belt may help if you are pretty active to keep the weight of your output from pulling your appliance down. I bought a wrap from Amazon and one from Stealth Belt.