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.

Table 1. Differential Diagnosis of Stoma Dermatitis Disease Distinguishing Features; Irritant dermatitis: Often chemical etiologies (feces, urine), erythema, eroded skin, pain ...

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 . Who Needs a Colostomy?

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Comprising of two divisions, one part of the study involved patients using ConvaTec Moldable Technology Skin Barriers as their first system after surgery. The other division studied patients using ...

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 ...

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 ...