In addition, a few studies found that many patients did not even realize they were living with a peristomal skin condition. Of 202 patients who were given questionnaires and clinical examinations ...

To prevent further complications, it is important to address skin disorders that occur around stomas. Peristomal skin problems create a unique challenge because certain topical ointments and ...

Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum was ruled out by skin biopsy. Swabs taken for microbiological diagnosis were positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The lesions healed ...