This topic is about dealing with itchy and burning skin around the area where an ostomy bag is attached. The irritation is happening in a ring just outside the adhesive border of the ostomy wafer, while the skin directly under the adhesive is fine. Despite trying various creams, the cause of the irritation remains a mystery. Here are some suggestions and insights that might help:

1. When changing the wafer, give your skin a break. Remove the wafer, wash the area with soap and water, and let it air-dry completely. Then, spray Benadryl (an antihistamine) on the irritated ring, let it dry, dust with stoma powder, brush off any excess, and reapply the wafer and barrier rings.

2. Consider the possibility of an allergy to tape or tape borders. If your wafer has a fabric or tape perimeter, try cutting the tape off. You might also want to switch to a wafer that is entirely pectin-based, which has no tape border, to see if that helps.

3. If you suspect a yeast or fungal issue, apply Miconazole Nitrate cream or powder when you notice redness or itching.

4. Even if there is no visible skin damage, itching can still occur. Keep an eye on any changes and make sure to keep your stoma nurse updated with any new developments or suggestions you try.