While the stoma itself should be moist, the skin around the stoma should be relatively normal in appearance. The skin closest to the stoma may be irritated by the surgery but should otherwise be ...

Peristomal dermatoses commonly afflict the area around stoma openings in ostomy patients ... This article summarizes various skin irritations that can occur after an ostomy and also reviews ...

To prevent further complications, it is important to address skin disorders that occur around stomas ... these products affects the adhesion of the stoma equipment. One way to avoid this problem ...

Daily life adjustments include skin care since the area around the stoma (peristomal skin) requires gentle handling to prevent irritation. Some people use ostomy bag covers for discretion and ...