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 ...

Because of the high incidence of peristomal skin conditions in the ostomy patient population, it is also important to consider certain risk factors that may predispose the patient to developing ...

As problems worsen, the skin can become broken, oozing, eroded or ulcerated. The cause of the soreness needs to be investigated before treatment is started. A common cause is the stomal output coming ...

During the 12-week trial, researchers tested the patients peristomal skin conditions (PSCs), like skin inflammation or damage, and analyzed the cost of patient care.

However, peristomal skin is at risk both from contact with gastrointestinal content and from external interference from irritants such as surgical adhesives and alcohol-based adhesive removers. ...

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Jan. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollister Incorporated, a global medical device manufacturer, today announced that its ADVOCATE ...

The two month observational, prospective study titled OSMOSE studied the progression of peristomal skin conditions in stoma patients using ConvaTec Moldable Technology Skin Barriers in 100 active ...

A Randomized Controlled Trial Determining Variances in Ostomy Skin Conditions and the Economic Impact (ADVOCATE Trial). Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing , 2018; 45 (1): 37 DOI: 10. ...