This topic is about people discussing their experiences with allergies and skin reactions to Eakin barrier rings, which are used by ostomy patients to help secure their pouching systems. The original poster is curious if others have faced similar issues and what kind of problems they encountered. Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by the community:

1. Some individuals with very sensitive skin can use Eakin seals without issues, but they follow a detailed skin-prep routine:
- One routine involves applying Desonate gel, a prescription steroid. If insurance doesn't cover it, an alternative is to spray generic Nasacort (a nasal corticosteroid) onto clean skin. Let it dry completely, possibly using a hair-dryer on low to speed up the process, before applying the barrier film and pouching system.
- Heating the ring briefly with a hair blower can make Safe N Simple rings stickier and improve the seal.

2. For those who experience reactions to Eakin rings, several alternative barrier rings or seals are suggested:
- Safe N Simple barrier rings
- Tria Silicone Barrier Ring, which may stick less firmly for some users
- Hollister Adapt barrier ring
- Hollister CeraRing (Cera)
- Coloplast seal, with one user reporting a wear time of 7–10 days

3. Specific allergic reactions reported include:
- Itching and a painful rash around the stoma when using Eakin rings, which resolved after switching to Hollister Adapt or CeraRing.
- A burning, red rash when using Brava Coloplast Elastic Barrier Strips, despite their good adhesion.

4. One community member is offering to mail samples of Tria Silicone Barrier Rings for others to try, providing a chance to test different options.