The skin has its own defence against interference in the form of resident flora and natural acidity, while the keratinocytes found in the stratum corneum pack tightly together and form a physical ...

The skin has its own defence against interference in the form of resident flora and natural acidity, while the keratinocytes found in the stratum corneum pack tightly together and form a physical ...

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 ...

Numerous cases involving different types of peristomal skin dermatitis have been documented ... the role of the epoxy resins must also be considered. Van Ketel and colleagues also described ...

Flush stomas and stomas recessed below the skin level require a special pouch with a curved back, called convexity ... Some other ideas: • Dust peristomal skin with skin barrier powder prior ...