The topic is about finding effective ways to keep an ostomy pouch and skin barrier dry while showering. Here are some practical tips and insights shared by others:

1. Many people choose not to cover the appliance at all while showering. Afterward, they:
- Pat the pouch and barrier dry with a bath towel, paper towel, or toilet paper.
- Use a hair dryer on a low or warm setting, keeping it at a distance.

2. A quick wipe or short blow-dry is often sufficient. Some pouches, like Coloplast Sensura Mio and standard Hollister pouches, dry quickly.

3. If you're worried about the bag’s filter, you can apply the vent tape that comes with the pouch before showering.

4. For extra edge protection:
- Users of Convatec pectin wafers tape the border with Nexcare “pink” waterproof tape.
- Convatec also offers pre-cut sticky strips that ring the flange for shower use.

5. For fabric-back pouches, such as those from Hollister, blot the fabric with Bounty or other paper towels to remove water.

6. Some people create homemade shields, like a “shower curtain” that hangs from the neck or shoulders. You can find DIY videos on YouTube by searching for “ostomy shower curtain.”

7. Another idea is to put the pouch inside a plastic bag taped around the abdomen with double-sided tape, though this can be a bit of a hassle.

8. Using a mini-pouch just for showering, like the Hollister 18284, can be helpful if the standard pouch feels bulky or prone to dripping.

9. Adhesives generally withstand normal showers. However, prolonged hot showers or spending hours in a pool or hot tub may loosen the outer cloth-like backing. The actual barrier seal from brands like Hollister, Convatec, and Coloplast rarely fails and usually re-adheres when dry.

10. Keep shower time reasonable, as very long, hot showers can shorten the wear-time of any wafer.

11. Many people with a colostomy shower without any appliance on the day they change it, as letting the skin breathe is beneficial.

12. For recessed or flush stomas with frequent leaks, custom-molded Nu-Hope pouches might provide a better fit.

13. Once fully healed, some people switch to irrigation, which eliminates output during showers and reduces pouch wear-time.