This topic is about how using skin prep can affect the wear time of a flange, especially after taking a bath. The person sharing their experience usually gets about 10 days of wear from a flange. However, after taking a bath and forgetting to use a skin-prep barrier, the flange only lasted 2 days. This was likely due to bath oils remaining on the skin. Interestingly, showers do not seem to cause the same issue. The post serves as a reminder not to skip skin prep after bathing.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by others:

1. The person later mentioned that two products, Smith & Nephew No-Sting Skin-Prep and 3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film, have worked well for them.

2. Some people manage to get 10 days of wear without using any skin-prep products. They simply remove the adhesive with an adhesive remover, dry their skin thoroughly, and reapply the flange, even if they swim daily.

3. Products that are often mentioned for removal and protection include:
- Uni-Solve adhesive remover
- Smith & Nephew No-Sting Skin-Prep
- 3M Cavilon No Sting Barrier Film
- Karaya powder

4. Wear time can vary greatly. For example, an ileostomy user shared that they have never exceeded 6 days of wear, even though they have been using Uni-Solve, Skin Prep, and Karaya powder for over 40 years.

5. Several people noted that "less is best." Using too many pastes or powders can actually shorten wear time. Simplifying their routine helped improve durability for them.

6. Maintaining good skin condition is important for longer flange life.

7. A brief suggestion is to shower more frequently instead of taking baths, as showers seem less likely to leave residue that can affect adhesion.