This topic is about dealing with sensitive abdominal skin after having ileostomy surgery. If you've recently had this surgery and are finding your skin to be extremely sensitive, you're not alone. Here are some helpful tips and insights that might make things a bit easier:

1. It's quite common to experience adhesive sensitivity after abdominal or ostomy surgery. You might find relief by switching to hypoallergenic or "paper" skin-sensitive tapes, like Bard’s Scanpor tape, or using a flange that has "all wafer, no tape barrier." This change can help reduce stinging and itching within a few days to a week. Remember to use an adhesive remover before each dressing change.

2. Wearing soft, well-worn pure-cotton fabrics can help reduce irritation. Opt for loose A-line cotton dresses or skimmers and larger underwear with covered elastic to be more comfortable while your incision heals.

3. If you're experiencing a pins-and-needles type of pain, it could be neuropathic. A neurologist might be able to prescribe a compounded topical cream to help relieve these nerve-related symptoms.

4. Incisional itching is something that often diminishes gradually over time. Some people notice a significant improvement after having additional abdominal surgery.

5. Be aware that tape-related yeast infections can develop under flanges or dressings. If this happens, oral antifungal medication can clear up the rash. To prevent it from coming back, you might need to use hypoallergenic tape or a no-tape barrier system.

6. With an ileostomy, it's important to maintain a high fluid intake and have your kidney function checked regularly. This is because the loss of colonic water absorption can increase the risk of dehydration.