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What is the best way to clean around an ileostomy stoma?
Ostomy & J-Pouch | Last Active: Feb 24 7:19am | Replies (28)Comment receiving replies
No, that is a suggestion from a WOCN + positive comments on Inspire (including the Classic tip).
Originally I used Hollister/Adapt stoma powder with 3M/Cavilon skin barrier on rashes around my stoma. Now I am using Flonase (yes, the nasal spray!), which works better. Two caveats:
If the rash persists it may be fungal. Tip for that? Athlete's foot medication (clotrimazole). Again from WOCN/Inspire.
Also I use it sparingly only when needed. I read the fine print and it contains a glucorticoid. Personally I am very sensitive to steroids (including topical) and there is at least a theoretical possibility that excessive use can cause thinning of the skin.
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@hardingv
Oops. The thought that got lost as my draft response repeatedly disappeared was the explanation that I just use water for regular cleaning + have an adhesive remover wipe to clean up residual adhesive. So I do something special only when I start to develop a rash.
I used h&s one time on another area of sensitive skin and the skin got irritated.