Read our guide to caring for the skin around your stoma
Why is it important to maintain healthy skin?
If the skin around your stoma becomes damaged, it could be painful and lead to infection. It also becomes more difficult for the skin barrier of your pouching system to adhere to your skin. Prevention is the key to maintaining both healthy peristomal skin and your comfort.
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Find out what causes damage to peristomal skin
From leakages to skin stripping, peristomal skin is at risk of becoming damaged from time to time. Our guide will help you to understand how this damage is caused, and highlight the importance of spotting the signs early and knowing when to seek professional help.
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See our tips on caring for the skin around your stoma
There are steps you can take to minimize your risk of developing sore peristomal skin. From pouching tips to advice on showering and accessories, our guide aims to help make caring for your skin easier.
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Healthy peristomal skin is possible
You can enjoy life to the fullest and void damaging your peristomal skin. From the way you exercise to what you eat and drink, there are many ways you can care for your skin. As an ostomate, you do not have to tolerate sore peristomal skin. Our guide includes tips that may help to reduce peristomal skin damage.
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