does anyone think that a rash can form under the bag because it’s being tugged at from a hernia
Booters
Jan 01, 2018 4:42 pm
dadnabbit
Jan 01, 2018 5:03 pm
Booters, Honestly don't know but it seems tugging would cause discomfort from tightness and a rash is usually the result of some outside interference like an allergy or leak. I have had a rash around the stoma, and crusting works for many folks, but I myself use anasept from anacapa technologies. It can be found on jet.com. I receive nothing from the company for passing along this data, but this stuff kills bacteria like CDIFF AND MRSA and nothing else on the market does that. I use the gel when I change set up applying on the rash and allowing to sit for a moment before making sure it is all rubbed in or wiped off before using a barrier wipe for adherence of the wafer/bag. If I need a clean up I use the anascept in spray form, allowing it to dry before continuing.
Good Luck
Peace
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Jan 03, 2018 6:54 pm
I had the same thing and talked to my nurse about it. She said that was because of Moisture between the bag and my skin which will cause a fungus like Athlete's Foot. I take a shower every day so she said make sure I use a hair dryer to dry the bag and the wafer.
So here is what I do. Everyday I place a dry bag on. Meaning the first day everything is new. The second day when I take a shower I rinse out the bag and let it dry for the next day replacing it with one I already rinsed out. Each bag will be used twice. Make sure you blow dry the wafer.
I also used Athlete's Foot powder to help get rid of the rash. Since I'm putting a dry bag on daily after my shower I don't seem to have this probelm anymore. Also It does help to use the panties that have a pouch at least in the summer to help with moisture.
I hope this helps!
Sis1949
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