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Has anyone using ostomy pouches experienced rashes and itching?

Posted by lauramae3 @lauramae3, Nov 20, 2024

Has anyone using ostomy pouches experienced rashes and itching? If so, any suggestions? Allergy pill seems to help except for the redness.

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fbt217 | @fbt217 | Nov 24, 2024
In reply to @lauramae3 "I washed the areas with Ivory Soap as suggested, found that there was a lot of..." + (show)
@lauramae3

I washed the areas with Ivory Soap as suggested, found that there was a lot of adhesive buildup which I tried to remove with Adhesive remover. I think it will take a few more times to get it all gone. Also sprayed with the barrier spray which was also suggested. Happiness...my husband said he hardly knew the pouch was on. He is a fair haired Irishman so when I even look like I'm going to remove the pouch he says OUCH. Once when we get this solved, he may try to do this himself. The itchiness is also on his back so I treated it with Calamine lotion. Thanks for all your help.

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When removing the pouch lift a corner and push the skin away from the pouch instead of pulling the pouch away from the skin. Less pain and less skin irritation.
I find that OTC cortisone cream works on itching.
I'm also fair haired, light skinned of Irish descent.

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lauramae3 | @lauramae3 | Nov 24, 2024
In reply to @lauramae3 "I washed the areas with Ivory Soap as suggested, found that there was a lot of..." + (show)
@lauramae3

I washed the areas with Ivory Soap as suggested, found that there was a lot of adhesive buildup which I tried to remove with Adhesive remover. I think it will take a few more times to get it all gone. Also sprayed with the barrier spray which was also suggested. Happiness...my husband said he hardly knew the pouch was on. He is a fair haired Irishman so when I even look like I'm going to remove the pouch he says OUCH. Once when we get this solved, he may try to do this himself. The itchiness is also on his back so I treated it with Calamine lotion. Thanks for all your help.

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Thank you for your reply. I'll buy the cortisone cream tomorrow. Re removing the pouch - I use an adhesive remover wipe. I lift up top tab and put the wipe under it to loosen the pouch from the skin- very carefully! Then continue all around until the pouch is free to discard. This procedure was from the Ostomy clinic - BUT I still get OUCH. The glue is so strong (thankfully) I don't see any other way to remove it.

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fbt217 | @fbt217 | Nov 24, 2024
In reply to @lauramae3 "Thank you for your reply. I'll buy the cortisone cream tomorrow. Re removing the pouch -..." + (show)
@lauramae3

Thank you for your reply. I'll buy the cortisone cream tomorrow. Re removing the pouch - I use an adhesive remover wipe. I lift up top tab and put the wipe under it to loosen the pouch from the skin- very carefully! Then continue all around until the pouch is free to discard. This procedure was from the Ostomy clinic - BUT I still get OUCH. The glue is so strong (thankfully) I don't see any other way to remove it.

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I learned the push down method from a WOC nurse at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
I don't use adhesive remover anymore.

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pez01 | @pez01 | Nov 25, 2024
In reply to @lauramae3 "I washed the areas with Ivory Soap as suggested, found that there was a lot of..." + (show)
@lauramae3

I washed the areas with Ivory Soap as suggested, found that there was a lot of adhesive buildup which I tried to remove with Adhesive remover. I think it will take a few more times to get it all gone. Also sprayed with the barrier spray which was also suggested. Happiness...my husband said he hardly knew the pouch was on. He is a fair haired Irishman so when I even look like I'm going to remove the pouch he says OUCH. Once when we get this solved, he may try to do this himself. The itchiness is also on his back so I treated it with Calamine lotion. Thanks for all your help.

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If you use a cream doesnt it stop the pouch from adhering I was told that area had to be dry before application In fact I use a blow dryer on it after I clean area

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pez01 | @pez01 | Nov 25, 2024
In reply to @lauramae3 "I washed the areas with Ivory Soap as suggested, found that there was a lot of..." + (show)
@lauramae3

I washed the areas with Ivory Soap as suggested, found that there was a lot of adhesive buildup which I tried to remove with Adhesive remover. I think it will take a few more times to get it all gone. Also sprayed with the barrier spray which was also suggested. Happiness...my husband said he hardly knew the pouch was on. He is a fair haired Irishman so when I even look like I'm going to remove the pouch he says OUCH. Once when we get this solved, he may try to do this himself. The itchiness is also on his back so I treated it with Calamine lotion. Thanks for all your help.

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I only use the adhesive remover when I use barrier strips as extra precaution when I go out since they really adhere But I also do not use a barrier skin prep I find when I do I have to use the adhesive to remove it completely

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jguggia2 | @jguggia2 | Nov 25, 2024
In reply to @lauramae3 "I washed the areas with Ivory Soap as suggested, found that there was a lot of..." + (show)
@lauramae3

I washed the areas with Ivory Soap as suggested, found that there was a lot of adhesive buildup which I tried to remove with Adhesive remover. I think it will take a few more times to get it all gone. Also sprayed with the barrier spray which was also suggested. Happiness...my husband said he hardly knew the pouch was on. He is a fair haired Irishman so when I even look like I'm going to remove the pouch he says OUCH. Once when we get this solved, he may try to do this himself. The itchiness is also on his back so I treated it with Calamine lotion. Thanks for all your help.

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I use Brava spray adhesive remover on my flange to lift it away from my skin, once removed I use the Brava adhesive wipes remover to remove any remaing adhesive then clean with a wet warm paper towel. Let dry then I sprinkle on Stomahesive protective powder along with Brava barrier wipe for better adhesive. few seconds to dry then I put my flange on then bag. Since my skin is very sensitive this is what Stanford Ostomy nurse recommended for me to do. Been doing this for over a year after the home care nurse let my rash develope into a yeast infection. Medicare will not pay for the two Brava wipes but will pay for the spray and powder. Hope this helps.

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lauramae3 | @lauramae3 | Nov 25, 2024
In reply to @pez01 "If you use a cream doesnt it stop the pouch from adhering I was told that..." + (show)
@pez01

If you use a cream doesnt it stop the pouch from adhering I was told that area had to be dry before application In fact I use a blow dryer on it after I clean area

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I don't use any cream in the area that the pouch adheres to.

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lauramae3 | @lauramae3 | Nov 25, 2024
In reply to @pez01 "I only use the adhesive remover when I use barrier strips as extra precaution when I..." + (show)
@pez01

I only use the adhesive remover when I use barrier strips as extra precaution when I go out since they really adhere But I also do not use a barrier skin prep I find when I do I have to use the adhesive to remove it completely

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You're right - that barrier strip is painful to get off. I only plan to use them when they are REALLY necessary. I'm still trying to get all the old adhesive off. I'm gonna get this right yet!!!

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lauramae3 | @lauramae3 | Nov 25, 2024
In reply to @fbt217 "When removing the pouch lift a corner and push the skin away from the pouch instead..." + (show)
@fbt217

When removing the pouch lift a corner and push the skin away from the pouch instead of pulling the pouch away from the skin. Less pain and less skin irritation.
I find that OTC cortisone cream works on itching.
I'm also fair haired, light skinned of Irish descent.

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Thank you. I bought the cortisone cream today along with a few other anti-itch OTC items. The Ivory soap worked great for awhile but then wore off. The other anti-itch products I bought have also worked. But then Bill had his annual checkup and the doctor prescribed HydrOXYzine HCI 25 MG tab nort. I hope all or at least some of these solutions work. Thanks again. Will post updates.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 29, 2024

@lauramae3, how are you doing? Did any of the tips help with the rash and redness?

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