Best Products to Prevent Skin Breakdown Around an Ostomy

What does everyone use to prevent the break down of skin around an ostomy.  I have had mine for 22years and the skin looks thin and I get bleeds that are severe. 

Does your appliance fit properly? Do you have a lot of leakage?

Typically, for the occasional sore spot caused by a leak or whatever, I use stoma powder followed by no-sting spray and make a little crust of the two over the area. Look up the crust & dust method.

Hope this helps!

I agree with Kas. Your solution may be an appliance with better adherence to your skin. Ileostomy or colostomy? Retracted stoma? High output stoma? Watery output?

More information is needed to better offer suggestions.

G-Day, do you have access to a stoma nurse? If not, go see your doctor or a wound specialist. Regards, IGGIE

If you are not already using a barrier ring, that is what I would recommend.  As a Canadian, you can access Salts products (British company), and they make an aloe infused ring that will do wonders for your skin.  I started using them about three years ago, and have had very healthy peristomal skin since.  Call Salts and request a sample.

Terry

Getting Support in the Ostomy Community with LeeAnne Hayden | Hollister

Somewhere back someone was talking about this and that they used Nystatin and it cleared up. I have this problem and was wondering if the Nystatin cream will make the bag not stick? How do you use it?