Hello, I was after some advice. I'm a new patient who had surgery about 3 weeks ago. All was going okay until about a week ago. My skin under the flange/bag is eroded, red, raw, and blistered. I'm using Mercurachrome to try and hasten the healing process. Do barrier films allow the skin underneath to heal or do they add to the problem? I'm reacting to different brands of products, but I think it's because my skin is so damaged. My stoma and the skin around it are still bleeding from surgery. I have had to change appliances too regularly as I haven't been able to place a monthly order, and my stoma nurse has had to use bits and pieces until I order next week.
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