Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about a person seeking advice for dealing with sensitive skin and adhesive reactions caused by their ileostomy. The individual has been experiencing skin breakdown, weeping, and bleeding due to the adhesive, and is looking for suggestions to manage this issue.

Advice and Insights
- Use Betnovate (Made by GlaxoSmithKline) after showering and before applying the flange to prevent skin breakdown.
- Consider using Calcicare (Restore by Hollister), a calcium alginate dressing, to manage bleeding wounds under the appliance.
- Dabbing Maalox antacid around the stoma and allowing it to dry has been effective for some individuals.
- Try Karaya products from Hollister, specifically designed for sensitive skin.
- Use stoma powder or nystatin (antifungal) when changing appliances, and consider using a no-sting skin barrier like 3M Cavilon Barrier Film.
- Consider lying without an appliance for a day to let the skin heal, and seek advice from a specialized ostomy nurse if possible.
- Use Cavillon wipes, which act as a barrier to protect the skin when changing the pouch.
- Consider requesting samples of pouches with Microskin from CyMed, which may be more comfortable for sensitive skin.
- Use Domeboro solution 20:1 with a cotton swab to prevent and cure fire red rash and pus heads around the stoma.
- Consider using a Cymed pouch and call 800-582-0707 for free samples.

Note: Some replies did not contribute to the discussion and were therefore omitted.