This topic is about someone who has been dealing with ongoing issues after having surgery to remove their sigmoid colon due to diverticulitis. They had a temporary ileostomy for two months before their bowel was reconnected. Since then, they have been experiencing irritation around the anus and are unsure if this is considered leakage. They also faced challenges with their ostomy appliance not adhering well during the ileostomy phase. Here are some helpful insights and advice for managing these issues:

1. To protect irritated skin around the anus, use a barrier cream that contains a high amount of zinc oxide. Options include Sudocrem or any similar nappy-rash cream. Desitin might be effective if it has enough zinc content.

2. To soothe any rash or itching, try dabbing the affected area with a weak solution of sodium bicarbonate. You can make this by dissolving a couple of teaspoons of baking soda in a cup of water.

These suggestions aim to provide some relief and help manage the ongoing irritation and adhesion issues.