Hi, I have an illiostomy and the skin around my stoma is very sore looks like an ulcer had puss coming out of it a couple of days ago and had a little relief but has been getting steadily worse. I have no choice but to put my flange on top of the ulcer which seems to make it worse. Anyone with any advice would be appreciated. Thank you
pernite1
Dec 30, 2015 1:29 am
LadyHope
Dec 30, 2015 3:24 am
I am so sorry to hear about the ulcer around your stoma. Have you tried the crusting technique? This is what you do: Clean the area with clear water, no soap. I would also use an adhesive remover as well. Dry the area with a soft cloth or paper towel. Dust the area with ostomy powder. Apply a skin barrier over the ostomy powder and let dry. You will know it it dry because the area looks crusty. Repeat the process one more time. Let everything dry and apply a brand new wafer. After the wafer is applied and secure around the stoma, I would sprinkle additional ostomy powder for moisture absorbtion and pop on the pouch. This technique helped me in the past. Good luck! Others may offer additional helpful suggestions too. LH
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pernite1
Dec 30, 2015 4:31 am
Thank you very much. I've tried this method the past several times doesn't work for me
again thanks.
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Mark1070
Dec 30, 2015 10:11 am
You may also want to try Marathon skin protectant. Not cheap but works wonders to dry the skin. If that doesn't work, you may need to cut a small hole in the wafer over the problem area, to allow the skin to breath and heal. I had to do this once early on and it worked well. Hope this helps.
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