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 ...

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 ...

This may be essential due to conditions like Crohn's disease ... include skin care since the area around the stoma (peristomal skin) requires gentle handling to prevent irritation.