This topic is about dealing with an itchy and sore stoma at the base, where the stoma meets the skin. The person experiencing this issue mentions that the skin around the stoma looks normal and isn't irritated, but the itching is bothersome, especially since it's hard to reach when the pouch is on.

Here are some helpful insights:

1. One person with a similar experience suggests applying ostomy paste directly to the skin before attaching the wafer. They find that this method does not affect how well the wafer sticks and helps the itching go away more quickly, even if it still happens occasionally.