Of these, peristomal skin problems are the most common. The skin is slightly acidic (with a pH of 4.0 to 5.5), and because both urine and feces are slightly alkaline, leakage of either can cause ...

The results of the aforementioned ACD cases indicate the need to patch-test ostomy patients to help prevent the onset of further peristomal dermatologic complications. In addition to testing with ...