Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a person experiencing redness and cuts under their wafer at the bottom, causing discomfort and burning. They are seeking advice on how to manage the issue while waiting to get in touch with their stoma nurse.

Advice and Insights:
- Use a plastic shopping bag or two, a towel, and paper towels to create a makeshift barrier for airing the area.
- Apply peroxide on a towel to clean the bleeding area and consider using stoma powder for wet, irritated skin.
- Consider using Opsite Flexifix or Tegraderm to create a physical barrier to reduce friction from the wafer.
- Leave the bag off for several hours to let the peristomal skin breathe, and tuck a shopping bag into clothing to catch any messes.
- Apply zinc oxide to the affected area to promote healing.
- Use a special aloe vera powder, Cavilon spray, and extension strips or moldable cushioned rings to protect the skin and promote healing.
- Adjust the wafer placement to allow the affected area to be treated with aloe vera.
- Consult a doctor or nurse, as the issue might be a yeast infection or require specific medication.
- Use a skin barrier, stoma powder, and wipes to form a paste, and consider changing wafers every 3-4 days for better management of the issue.