This topic is about dealing with red, wet, and painful sores near the belly button, which are making it difficult for an ostomy wafer to stick properly. This situation is causing the need for frequent bag changes, and the person is looking for ways to heal the sores and improve wafer adhesion.

Here are some helpful suggestions:

1. Consider whether there might be an allergy to the current wafer or adhesive materials being used. This could be contributing to the skin irritation.

2. Explore the forum archive under COLLECTIONS → General Knowledge → Skin Irritations & Other Issues. There, you can find a wealth of tips and advice on managing irritated skin around the stoma.

3. Check out the guide titled “How to deal with red, weepy, wet irritated skin……really!” available on the forum. This guide provides step-by-step strategies and practical solutions based on personal experiences, which might be very useful.