Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about a person seeking help for Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) around their stoma, as steroids have not been effective in treating it.
Replies with Advice and Insights:
- A member shares a treatment plan for PG near the stoma, involving cleaning the peristomal skin, applying Diprolene Cream, using Chromalyn nasal spray, covering the wound with stoma powder, Aquacel, and Coloplast sheet wafer, and finally applying an ostomy bag.
- Another member shares their personal experience with PG, emphasizing the importance of seeking medical attention promptly if there is an increase in pus discharge, and advises individuals with IBD to be vigilant about any skin issues.
- A member suggests using a barrier ring with the ostomy appliance to prevent output from seeping under the bag, and emphasizes the importance of keeping the area clean and well-dried.
Replies with Helpful Insights:
- A member offers to connect the original poster with someone else dealing with PG for additional insights.
- Another member shares their empathy and personal experience with PG, highlighting the severity of the condition and the importance of prompt medical attention.
- A member shares their own experience with skin issues related to their ostomy and provides advice on using a barrier ring to prevent output from seeping under the bag.
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