Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about seeking solutions for raw skin around a stoma. The original poster, Terry, is experiencing raw skin around the stoma and is seeking advice on how to heal it.

Advice and Insights:
- Use Convatec's Duoderm extra-thin dressings or hydroframe extenders from Welland or Salts brands to cover the raw skin between changes.
- Consider using Orabase protective paste for sore patches near the stoma.
- Try using Head & Shoulders with zinc, Flonase, or barrier rings containing ceramide to help heal the raw skin.
- Apply barrier rings directly over irritated skin, making them slightly smaller than the hole in the appliance.
- Consider using calamine lotion, Maalox, or Calazime Protectant Paste to promote healing of raw skin.
- Ensure a tight fitting of the barrier ring and pouch to prevent raw skin around the stoma.
- Use warm water to cleanse on change day and consider sensitivity to the barrier or cleaning products used.
- Consider using Sudocrem or Coloplast protective sheet to soothe and clear sore skin.
- Silver nitrate applicator sticks can be used for cauterization and to remove granulation tissue or warts on the skin.
- Consider the possibility of developing sensitivity to the barrier or cleaning products used.

Update from Original Poster:
- Terry expressed gratitude for the helpful suggestions and mentioned that the raw area is 'almost' healed, indicating progress with the suggested solutions.