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Feb 02, 2023

Persistent Raw Skin - Seeking Solutions

Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about a person seeking solutions for persistent raw skin around their stoma despite trying various products like calamine lotion, Cavilon spray, and barrier rings. They are looking for advice and suggestions to heal the raw skin.

Advice and Insights
- Some users suggest using Hollister rings and cutting them to fit the specific shape of the raw area.
- Heating up the barrier ring can make it stretch better and fit the damaged area.
- Using a second barrier ring and cutting it to cover the raw area can promote healing.
- Tegaderm and Bravo by Coloplast rings are recommended for healing raw skin.
- Salts products, such as aloe-infused flange and barrier rings, are suggested for healing raw skin and are cheaper than other brands.
- Some users recommend using Dombero soap for skin soaks and Nystatin powder with Desitin for healing the raw area.
- Salts products are recommended for their effectiveness in healing raw skin, and the company is willing to send samples to try their products.
- It's advised to keep the peristomal skin flat and use layering techniques with powder and skin barrier for better adhesion of the wafer.
- Salts is a company located in the U.K. that offers various ostomy products, including aloe-infused flange extenders and pouches.

Conclusion
The forum discussion provides various suggestions and recommendations for healing persistent raw skin around the stoma, including specific product recommendations and techniques for using barrier rings and other ostomy supplies.
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