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Sep 19, 2022

Suggestions for healing skin irritation around stoma?

Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about seeking suggestions for healing skin irritation around a stoma due to a reduction in wear time for the pouch. The user has been using the same routine with a specific pouch for the last 10 years, but now it seems to leak, and they are looking for product application suggestions to heal the skin around the stoma.

Advice and Insights:
1. Leave the bag off for a while, shower with no bag using soap and water, rinse well, and let the area air out before applying a new bag.
2. Consider using alcohol wipes on the outer rings to ensure dry skin before applying the bag.
3. Look into new 2-piece body stick options from Hollister or tape the removable ProTact before applying the bag.
4. Use crusting (layering powder and skin protectant) to clear up most skin issues under the wafer.
5. To address irritated skin, consider conducting tests for mechanical damage, fungus, contact dermatitis, allergic reaction, and Poly Gangrenum to identify the specific issue.
6. Treat the irritated skin with antifungals such as Tolnaftate, Clotrimazole, and Miconazole, or topical steroids if necessary.
7. If the skin is severely irritated, follow a routine to get the skin back to a semi-normal condition before identifying the underlying issue.

Note: The advice and insights have been condensed to include the most relevant information from the replies.
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