Peristomal skin problems create a unique challenge because certain topical ointments and creams can be very oily, often due to the presence of coconut oil, liquid paraffin, or glycerine.

Irritant dermatitis and mechanical dermatitis cases can often be resolved by resizing the opening on the stoma pouches, creating a flat peristomal skin surface using topical skin barriers ...

The stoma and the surrounding skin (peristomal skin) will require special care. Instructions are typically given to patients post-surgery by an enterostomal therapy (ET) nurse. Colostomy surgeries ...

"Peristomal skin complications can be a painful, vicious cycle, and patients are at higher risk for developing complications during the first 12 weeks after stoma surgery. Based on these findings ...

Life after an ostomy surgery, such as ileostomy or colostomy ... include skin care since the area around the stoma ...

However, while the peristomal area should remain healthily lubricated, it must not be allowed to become macerated. Hydrocolloid adhesives will absorb low levels of secretion and their action is not ...

However, while the peristomal area should remain healthily lubricated, it must not be allowed to become macerated. Hydrocolloid adhesives will absorb low levels of secretion and their action is not ...

An estimated 800,000 Americans live with an ostomy, with up to 80 percent experiencing high rates of peristomal skin complications (PSCs) -- skin inflammation, injury, or damage occurring around ...

ConvaTec, a developer and supplier of medical technologies for community and hospital care announced that use of ConvaTec Moldable Technology Skin Barriers help maintain skin integrity and improve ...

Because a flush stoma is flat and even with the skin level, effluent (stool and urine) can become caught under the wafer, causing persistent leakage, erosion of the skin barrier, shortened wear ...