I have had a stoma rash for a little over a year now that I just can't get rid of. It thankfully isn't close to my stoma but is under my wafer enough to make it wet and slimy, causing it not to adhere. My dermo doc says the culture shows it as a type of yeast infection. Nothing has worked to clear it up. When it is outside the area of my wafer, I have tried every topical, Rx, and over-the-counter and nothing works. I have tried every oral anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and no results. I even tried Vagisil...and I'm a guy. The only thing that works is Prednisone. I want to be off that horrible drug. Since my UC diagnosis (2003), I have been on Prednisone almost steadily until 2010 when I had a ProctoColectomy. From all the steroid use, I have had cataract surgery, osteoporosis, insomnia, and many other lesser side effects. Where I am going with this is when I take it, my rash goes in remission, even with small 5mg daily doses. If I stop, in a matter of maybe a month, it's back. I need help to kill this damn fungus. I NEED TO BE OFF PREDNISONE!! CAN ANYONE HELP?!!

Desperate For Help With Incurable Stoma Rash - Need Alternatives To Prednisone!

Desperate for Help with Incurable Stoma Rash - Need Alternatives to Prednisone!

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I've had my ileostomy for over 9 years and I get a very bad weepy rash under the faceplate when I use Coloplast products. The problem is Coloplast products are the only ones I really like!! So at the recommendation of an Ostomy nurse, I purchased Coloplast Brava protective sheets. I cut a hole in the center the size of my stoma and stick the sheet directly on my skin. Apparently I'm not allergic to the adhesive on these sheets. I then use a skin barrier wipe on the sheet and continue with the rest of my appliance. What a difference. No more rash and very few leaks. I also wear a "Stealth Belt" 24/7

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Desperate for Help with Incurable Stoma Rash - Need Alternatives to Prednisone!

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