Hi @pidge32

The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) who first trained me showed me this method:

1) apply powder around the stoma, and/or on the irritated spot
2) brush or shake off the excess (I slap my stomach near the stoma to do this)
3) gently dab on barrier wipe, or spray on barrier spray to seal it in
4)apply another layer if needed or wanted
5) put on appliance as usual

If you are using a fungal powder, like Coloplast Microguard, I put on the fungal powder, dab with barrier wipe, then do a layer of stoma powder.

I've been using this method for over 20 years and haven't found anything better.

Are you having problems with irritation?