I have a sore near my stoma. Very painful. What is the best thing to put on it?
debbiedeeds1
Sep 11, 2024 9:00 pm
Beachboy
Sep 11, 2024 11:40 pm
Really depends on what's causing the sore.
Pressure from a hernia belt? Poop on the skin? Bacteria. Allergic reaction? Friction from wafer removal? Hair follicle inflamed.
For most sore areas, I use the crusting technique. Use 3M Cavilon swabs and stoma powder. I put on 3 layers of Cavilon and powder. It works well.
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Sep 11, 2024 11:49 pm
If you have access to a stoma nurse I would check with them first. At the time I had an ulcer I didn't have access to a nurse but I have some basic knowledge of ulcer treatment and this is what I did below:-
A few years ago I had a painful smallish ulcer (about one inch diameter) about two inches under my stoma (but not connected to it), that I treated with a silver dressing - the product I used was Convatec's Aquacel Ag, a felt-like dressing that I cut to fit to completely cover the ulcer and placed a duoderm dressing over the top and then my bag over the top of that. It needs to be left on for a few days so I just changed the dressing when I was due for a bag change (every 4-5 days). As soon as I started using the Aquacel the pain was immediately gone. It did take a couple of months to fully heal but it hasn't recurred since.Â
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Mrivera8
Sep 12, 2024 12:35 pm
I’ve gotten pyoderma around my stoma, which are extremely painful puss-filled ulcers. If you’re experiencing something similar you’ll need to schedule with your doctor or stoma nurse. They’ll likely prescribe you a steroid ointment and show you how to apply with cut-to-size pieces of gauze covering the ulcer(s).
TerryLT
Sep 12, 2024 8:54 pm
You don't say whether you have a colostomy or an ileostomy. If it's an ileostomy, it's most likely the sore is caused by output getting on your peri-stomal skin. If this is the case, the crusting technique that Beachboy mentions doesn't work for me (it may for you), but wearing a barrier ring does. There are many brands, but the one I like best is made by Salts and is infused with aloe, so is very kind and healing to your skin.
Terry
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